In an intense California duel, the Sacramento Kings prevail against Golden State. Dennis Schröder becomes the decisive factor in the final quarter, leading his team to an important home victory.
The Sacramento Kings prevailed 121-116 against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday evening. In a game marked by numerous absences on both sides, Dennis Schröder emerged as the match winner in the final quarter.
The German guard scored 18 points, hitting three three-pointers in a decisive 11-0 run to turn the game around in favor of the Kings. Russell Westbrook shone with a triple-double (23 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists), while DeMar DeRozan was his team’s top scorer with 25 points.
Golden State, who had to play without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, got off to a better start and led by 13 points in the second quarter. But the Warriors repeatedly threw themselves off rhythm with 19 turnovers. Sacramento fought back, benefiting from DeRozan’s strong spell in the third quarter, and went into the final quarter with a narrow lead.
Kuminga’s missed shot 24 seconds before the buzzer
When things got tight in the fourth quarter, Schröder took command: with confident shooting and clever playmaking, he brought the game under control. Jonathan Kuminga missed a potential equalizer for the other side with 24 seconds left, before Westbrook sealed the victory with free throws. The Kings thus get off to a successful start in their five-game home series – and Schröder once again underlines his importance as an experienced closer in the Kings’ squad.
