Warriors Lose To Kings in Sacramento
Despite starting with a massive 24-point lead, the Warriors were unable to hold on, ultimately being outscored by the Kings 124-123 in Sacramento on Tuesday night. Their loss was a result of two critical turnovers in the final minute, allowing the Kings’ Malik Monk to make a game-winning shot.
During the game, the Warriors committed a total of 20 turnovers, resulting in 26 points for the Kings. Stephen Curry (29 points), Andrew Wiggins (29 points), and Klay Thompson (20 points) each had impressive performances, with Curry and Wiggins also earning double-doubles with points and rebounds.
Highlights and Stats
GSW
Points: Curry – 29, Wiggins – 29, Thompson – 20
Rebounds: Curry – 10, Wiggins – 10, Thompson – 9
Assists: Curry – 6, Green – 3, Joseph/Wiggins – 3
SAC
Points: Fox – 29, Huerter – 21, Monk – 21
Rebounds: Fox – 9, Huerter – 9, Sabonis – 8
Assists: Sabonis – 10, Fox – 7, Huerter – 5
Game Highlights
In the opening half, the Warriors scored 72 points, tying their highest-scoring record for a half in the season. Andrew Wiggins led with 18 points, and the team had six players making 3-pointers in the first quarter. However, injuries and turnovers prevented the Warriors from securing a victory.
Draymond Green’s immediate impact upon his return was seen with two significant blocks and sharpshooting. Moses Moody’s game performance was also a highlight – he scored 11 points in the fourth quarter. However, both Gary Payton II and Chris Paul sustained injuries during the game.
Upcoming Games
Despite being eliminated from the In-Season Tournament, the Warriors are gearing up to host the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers and to visit the Oklahoma City Thunder in their upcoming games.
While the Warriors now sport a 5-4 record on the road, their loss to the Kings marked their second game this season decided by a one-point margin. The team stands at 2-1 in its season series with Sacramento, with one final game scheduled on January 25 at the Chase Center.
Notably, Stephen Curry’s 29 points in this game extended his streak of consecutive regular-season games with at least one three-pointer to 261, maintaining his NBA record for the longest such streak.
As for team records, Klay Thompson now holds a career total of 14,416 points, bringing his total points with his father, Mychal, to 27,226, surpassing the Schayes duo and taking the third spot on the list of most points scored by a father-son pair in NBA history.
The upcoming games will bring fans a commemorative patch in honor of the league’s longest-tenured trio – Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green. This will happen during their next home game on Thursday, coinciding with the jersey numbers of these three players.
Following their elimination from the tournament, the Warriors will continue their regular season with a series of upcoming games, aimed at furthering their solid track record in the league.
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