The Sacramento Kings delivered a **play-in tournament masterclass** Tuesday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 118-94 in a high-stakes showdown at Golden 1 Center. The win sends them to a Friday clash with the New Orleans Pelicans for a shot at the playoffs – and leaves the Warriors’ dynasty-era legacy hanging by a thread.
Kings Roll Up Their Sleeves
Sacramento came out swinging, racking up 52 first-half shots (13 more than Golden State) with a “no-paint-untouched” mentality. Their defense was downright scary: six steals and nine forced turnovers by halftime had even Steph Curry fans sweating . Domantas Sabonis, despite early foul trouble, anchored their relentless charge.
Warriors Left Searching for Answers
Golden State’s second-half adjustments couldn’t slow Sacramento’s fast-break fury. The Kings’ aggressive drives forced the Dubs into uncharacteristic errors, sparking memes about “Splash Brothers drought” across social media. With their season now on the line, Friday’s Pelicans matchup is Sacramento’s chance to turn their underdog energy into a Cinderella story.
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. Domantas Sabonis, despite early foul trouble, anchored their relentless charge.
across social media. With their season now on the line, Friday’s Pelicans matchup is Sacramento’s chance to turn their underdog energy into a Cinderella story.
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