Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors NBA Recap: Warriors Win 118-94
Warriors Dominate in Playoff Rematch
In a rematch of last season's first-round playoff series, the Golden State Warriors sent the Sacramento Kings home with a convincing 118-94 victory on April 16, 2024, on ESPN.
Kings Struggle to Keep Pace
Despite a hot start from Keegan Murray, who scored 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting from three-point range, the Kings were unable to keep up with the Warriors' firepower. Golden State shot 50% from the field, led by Stephen Curry's 29 points and 7 assists.
The Warriors' defense also played a key role in the victory, holding the Kings to just 42% shooting and forcing 15 turnovers. De'Aaron Fox, the Kings' leading scorer, was limited to just 12 points on 5-of-17 shooting.
Warriors Advance to Second Round
With the win, the Warriors advanced to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the Phoenix Suns. The Kings, meanwhile, will look to regroup and prepare for next season.
Post-Game Reaction
"We played our hearts out, but the Warriors were just too much tonight," said Kings coach Mike Brown. "We'll learn from this and come back stronger next year."
"We're excited about the way we played tonight," said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. "Our defense was really good, and we got a lot of contributions from our bench. We're looking forward to the next round."
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