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.
