The Warriors suffered a frustrating evening against the Kings, blowing a 18-point lead and losing 117-123 on Wednesday night.
After building an early lead, the Warriors couldn't hold on late as the Kings roared to a second-half comeback.
DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 18 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 123-117 on Wednesday night.
DeRozan scored 17 points in the third quarter as the Kings outscored the Warriors 37-20 to tie the game. Sacramento shot 57.7% from the field while holding Golden State to 40%. The Kings forced eight turnovers in the third, resulting in a 13-0 advantage in points off turnovers.
The new-look Warriors starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup is Steph Curry, Buddy Hield, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Kevon Looney. Payton and Looney have each started just five games this season, while Hield has started ten.
The Sacramento Kings guard picked up a steal and had a clear path to the hoop late in the second quarter of their matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. But as Monk went to throw down a two-handed reverse dunk — something he’s surely done countless times before — he didn’t quite time it right.
The Golden State Warriors faced the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Steph Curry and Co., which lost 129-99 to their hosts early this month, hoped to bounce back with a win.
Although the Golden State Warriors are coming off a humiliating loss at the hands of the defending champs, Jon Metler breaks down why the Golden State Warriors are being undervalued ahead of tonight's matchup in Sacramento.
The Golden State Warriors dropped to under .500 for the second time in a week after Steph Curry and Co. blew an 18-point lead to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.
The Sacramento Kings complete the comeback after being down 65-48 at half to win 123-117, led by DeRozan and his 19-point 3rd quarter. Top Performers – Golden State Andrew Wiggins – 25 points, 6 rebounds,