Sacramento Kings Advance in NBA Play-In Tournament, Eliminating Golden State Warriors
Warriors Fall in Close Game, Season Comes to an End
Kings Move on to Face No. 1 Seed Denver Nuggets
The Sacramento Kings have punched their ticket to the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, defeating the Golden State Warriors 118-113 in a thrilling play-in tournament matchup on ESPN AU. The victory marks a major upset, as the Warriors were the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference while the Kings were the No. 10 seed.
The game was a back-and-forth affair throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. The Warriors led by as many as 10 points in the first half, but the Kings chipped away at the lead and eventually took control of the game in the third quarter. Sacramento's defense was particularly impressive, holding the Warriors to just 40% shooting from the field.
Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while De'Aaron Fox added 21 points and 8 assists. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, but he struggled from the field, shooting just 9-for-24. Klay Thompson also struggled, shooting just 4-for-13 from the field.
The Kings will now face the No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. The Nuggets are the defending Western Conference champions, so the Kings will have their work cut out for them. However, the Kings have shown that they are a tough team to beat, and they will be confident in their chances against the Nuggets.
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