SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In an exhilarating matchup on Wednesday evening, DeMar DeRozan led the Sacramento Kings to a 123-117 victory over the Golden State Warriors, showcasing his scoring prowess with 32 points. Meanwhile, Domantas Sabonis contributed significantly as well, notching 26 points along with 18 rebounds. The Kings displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming an 18-point disadvantage during the game.
Malik Monk played a vital role in the win, adding 20 points and dishing out nine assists, while DeAaron Fox contributed 14 points. The Kings had an impressive performance at the free-throw line, converting 30 of their 32 attempts. This victory marks the Kings’ third consecutive win overall and their seventh straight at home. Under the guidance of interim coach Doug Christie, their record stands at an impressive 10-2.
For the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins was the leading scorer with 25 points, and Buddy Hield chipped in with 17 points. Steph Curry, although held to a quieter game, still managed to contribute with 14 points and 12 assists.
DeRozan was particularly impactful in the third quarter, scoring 19 points that included two free throws to even the score at 85. After regaining the lead, Sacramento pushed ahead with an 8-0 run late in the game, capped off by a layup from Fox with just over a minute left on the clock.
The Warriors were missing key players Draymond Green, who is dealing with a left calf strain, and Jonathan Kuminga, who is sidelined with a right ankle sprain. Draymond is scheduled to be re-evaluated next week.
Key takeaways included the Warriors’ shooting performance from beyond the arc, where they made 14 of 26 attempts in the first half. Conversely, the Kings dominated the third quarter, outscoring Golden State 37-20 to level the score at 85.
A pivotal moment occurred when the Kings came from behind to capture a 100-99 lead following a 3-pointer from Keon Ellis early in the fourth quarter. Notably, Sacramento showcased their speed with a significant 28-0 advantage in fast-break points throughout the game.
Looking ahead, both teams will be back on the court on Thursday night. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Chicago Bulls, while the Sacramento Kings will start a challenging six-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets.