Golden State Warriors Defeat Sacramento Kings in Game 3 of 2023 Playoffs
Warriors Take 2-1 Lead in Series
The Golden State Warriors extended their lead in the 2023 Western Conference playoffs to 2-1 on Monday after defeating the Sacramento Kings 118-102 in Game 3. Stephen Curry led the way for the Warriors with 41 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. De'Aaron Fox paced the Kings with 33 points and 6 assists.
Warriors Control the Game from the Start
The Warriors took control of the game early, jumping out to a 14-point lead in the first quarter. They held the Kings to just 19 points in the period. The Kings rallied in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to just five points at halftime. However, the Warriors regained control in the third quarter, outscoring the Kings 30-18. They cruised to victory in the fourth quarter.
Kings Can't Keep Up with Warriors' Offense
The Kings struggled to keep pace with the Warriors' high-powered offense. The Warriors shot 53.1% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. The Kings shot just 43.8% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range.
Warriors Take Advantage of Kings' Mistakes
The Warriors also took advantage of the Kings' mistakes. The Kings committed 17 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Warriors. The Warriors also had a 45-35 rebounding advantage, which helped them control the tempo of the game.
Kings Face Uphill Battle in Series
The Kings now face an uphill battle in the series. They will need to win Game 4 at home on Wednesday to avoid going down 3-1 in the series. The Warriors have won 17 consecutive playoff games at home, so the Kings will have their work cut out for them.
Komentar