Kings win first home playoff game in 17 years

Point guard De’Aaron Fox had a game to recollect, posting a game-high 38 factors, taking pictures 13-of-27 from the sphere and 4-of-8 from three-point vary, including 5 assists and three steals. Fox did most of his injury in the second half, scoring 29 in the third and fourth quarters. 

Power ahead Domantas Sabonis dominated the glass, scoring 12 factors with 16 rebounds to put up the Kings’ first postseason double-double since Bonzi Wells in 2006, per Sean Cunningham of Fox 40.

Meanwhile, Malik Monk was a difference-maker off the bench, tallying 32 factors with three rebounds and two assists. 

Steph Curry led the Warriors’ effort, almost profitable the game singlehandily. Curry shot 11-of-20 from the sphere and 6-of-14 from past the arc, ending with 30 factors, including six boards and two helpers. 

The Kings and Warriors performed an absolute basic on Saturday, shut from tip-off to the ultimate buzzer. 

While the Warriors gained a six-point benefit at halftime, main 61-55, Sacramento’s offense exploded in the third quarter. The Kings outscored the Warriors 36-29 in the third stanza, taking a one-point lead into the fourth quarter. 

The Kings and Warriors had been on the seesaw for a lot of the fourth quarter. Every time Sacramento appeared to drag away, Golden State had a response. Though, down the stretch, the Kings had the benefit. 

Leading the Warriors by three with underneath a minute to go, Curry reduce it to just one, at 124-123, with 47.2 seconds left. However, after buying and selling a number of fruitless possessions, Monk nailed two clutch free throws with 2.2 seconds left, rising Sacramento’s lead again to 3. Curry had a clear take a look at a 26-footer to tie the game on the buzzer however missed, giving the Kings a 1-0 collection benefit. 

The Kings will look to make it two in a row at home after they host the Warriors for Game 2 Monday at 10 p.m. EST.