Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors
April 4,2023 at 8:00 PM
Kings Stifle Warriors To Force Game 7 In Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings defeated the host Golden State Warriors, 118-99, in Game 6 of the Western Conference First-Round Playoffs at Chase Center on Friday.

The game got out to a tight start as the Warriors led, 25-23, after one quarter. The Kings turned up their play in the second and outscored the hosts, 35-29, to claim a seven-point lead at the break. Both sides brought a strong effort in the third, but the visitors maintained the upper hand and pushed it to a 10-point game heading into the final quarter. The Kings did not waiver in the fourth and outscored the Warriors, 28-19, in the frame to secure the impressive road win and force a Game 7 back in Sacramento.

Malik Monk led the Kings with 28 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks, in 32 minutes off the bench. De'Aaron Fox followed up with 26 points, four rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and a block, while Keegan Murray added 15 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and a block. The Kings shot 40.4 percent from the field, including 17-of-45 from deep.

Meanwhile, Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 29 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, in 36 minutes. Klay Thompson followed up with 22 points and two rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins added 13 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks. The Warriors shot 37.6 percent from the field, including 10-of-32 from deep.

Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday.
Posted on: 4/28/2023 8:07 PM
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