2024 NBA Playoffs - Warriors Defeat Kings in Play-In Game
Warriors Advance to First Round, Kings Season Ends
Game Summary
In a thrilling play-in game on Monday, April 15th, 2024, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 118-109, securing their spot in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry's 32 points and 8 assists, controlled the game from start to finish. Andrew Wiggins added 26 points, while Klay Thompson contributed 19. The Kings, who were led by De'Aaron Fox's 26 points, fought hard but were unable to overcome the Warriors' superior talent and experience. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points and 10 rebounds for Sacramento. The Warriors will now face the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets, in the first round of the playoffs. The Kings' season ends with a disappointing loss, but they showed signs of promise and will look to build on their young talent in the years to come.
Warriors' Playoff Schedule
ESPN has the full 2023-24 Golden State Warriors Play-In NBA schedule, including game times, TV listings, and ticket information.
Warriors' Regular Season Recap
Golden State finished the regular season with a 992-12 record, good for 15th in the NBA in net rating. The team's offensive rating of 1178 ranked 8th in the league, while their defensive rating of 1152 ranked 30th. Stephen Curry led the Warriors in scoring, averaging 29.8 points per game. Klay Thompson averaged 22.6 points per game, while Draymond Green averaged 9.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.
Warriors' Next Game
The Warriors will face the Portland Trail Blazers in their next game on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. The game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and will tip-off at 7 PM PST.
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