Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings
April 4,2023 at 10:00 PM
Warriors Defeat Kings in Game 5, 123-116, Up 3-2
The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 123-116, in Game 5 of the Western Conference First-Round Playoffs at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday.

Golden State leads this series, 3-2.

There were only two ties and five lead changes in this game, with Golden State maintaining the lead for the final 20 minutes. They outscored the Kings in the middle quarters, 66-54, and finished the game on a 12-6 run over the final four minutes. The Warriors shot 52 percent from the field while holding the Kings below 47 percent shooting. Golden State also recorded 33 assists to 14 turnovers, while Sacramento had 22 assists to 19 turnovers.

The Warriors (3-2) were led by Stephen Curry, collecting 31 points, two rebounds and eight assists. Klay Thompson tallied 25 points and two rebounds. Andrew Wiggins amassed 20 points, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks, while Draymond Green led the bench with 21 points, four rebounds, seven assists and four steals. Kevon Looney had four points, 22 rebounds and seven assists.

The Kings (2-3) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Domantas Sabonis generated 21 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals. Harrison Barnes totaled 13 points, three rebounds and two steals, while Malik Monk led the bench with 21 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

The Game 5 winner has gone on to win 82 percent of the series in NBA history. Game 6 will be played in Golden State on Friday.
Posted on: 4/26/2023 10:02 PM
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