Game Recap
The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors squared off in an electrifying Pacific Division showdown on March 13, 2025. With both teams battling for playoff seeding, the game delivered a high-paced, high-scoring affair. In the end, the Kings secured a 118-113 victory, led by De’Aaron Fox’s clutch scoring and Domantas Sabonis’ double-double performance.
The first quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with Stephen Curry knocking down three early triples to give Golden State a 32-28 lead after the first 12 minutes. However, Sacramento’s defense tightened up in the second quarter, forcing turnovers and converting them into transition buckets. By halftime, the Kings led 60-57.
In the third quarter, the Warriors surged ahead, thanks to Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins finding their rhythm from beyond the arc. Golden State went on a 14-4 run to take a 91-84 lead heading into the final quarter.
However, the Kings dominated the fourth quarter, with Fox scoring 14 points in the final frame. Sabonis controlled the paint, grabbing offensive rebounds and making crucial putbacks, while Keegan Murray hit a dagger three with under a minute remaining, sealing the 118-113 win for Sacramento.
Key Performances
Sacramento Kings:
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De’Aaron Fox: 32 points, 6 assists, 3 steals.
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Domantas Sabonis: 20 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists.
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Keegan Murray: 16 points, 4 three-pointers.
Golden State Warriors:
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Stephen Curry: 28 points, 8 assists, 6 three-pointers.
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Klay Thompson: 21 points, 5 rebounds.
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Andrew Wiggins: 17 points, 6 rebounds.
Statistical Highlights
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Field Goal Percentage:
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Kings: 50.3%
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Warriors: 48.1%
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Three-Point Shooting:
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Kings: 38.2% (13/34)
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Warriors: 40.5% (15/37)
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Turnovers:
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Kings: 10
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Warriors: 14
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Takeaways
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De’Aaron Fox continues to prove he’s one of the most clutch guards in the NBA, taking over in the fourth quarter.
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Golden State’s three-point shooting kept them competitive, but costly turnovers hurt them in the closing minutes.
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Sacramento’s rebounding edge was a key factor, as Sabonis dominated in the paint against the Warriors’ small-ball lineup.
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