Kings Defeat Warriors, 124-123
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 124-123, in Group Play of the NBA In-Season Tournament at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday.

Golden State led for all but two minutes in this game, but Sacramento was able to complete a comeback win. The Warriors led by 24 points near the end of the first half but the Kings rode a 69-51 second half to their comeback victory. Malik Monk was the hero, knocking down a fadeaway jumper with 7.4 seconds left to take a one-point lead. Stephen Curry had a 35-foot prayer at the buzzer to win but fell just short. The Kings scored 26 points off of the 18 turnovers committed by the Warriors. Sacramento also outscored Golden State in the paint, 50-38.

The Warriors (8-10) were led by Stephen Curry, collecting 29 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Andrew Wiggins accrued 29 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Klay Thompson totaled 20 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Draymond Green generated eight points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

The Kings (10-6) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 29 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Kevin Huerter had 21 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Malik Monk led the bench with 21 points, three rebounds and two assists. Domantas Sabonis tallied nine points, eight rebounds and 10 assists.

Sacramento has to play on Wednesday, traveling to face the Los Angeles Clippers. As for Golden State, they return home to play the Clippers on Thursday for their next outing.
Posted on: 11/28/2023 10:14 PM
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