Steph-less Warriors run out of steam in loss to Sacramento Kings
The Warriors led for nearly the entire first half despite missing Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler.
Game Overview
Stephen Curry joined the pregame huddle via FaceTime, while Draymond Green served as assistant coach wearing a navy blue sweatsuit. Jimmy Butler did not attend the game held Wednesday night at the Golden 1 Center.
Playing without their three key players—two of whom did not travel—Golden State fell short against a Sacramento Kings squad also missing key players.
Game Progression
The Warriors built a double-digit lead before halftime but ultimately lost 121-116. Coach Steve Kerr praised the team's effort despite the B-squad’s defeat against a Kings team missing Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine.
“It was an amazing effort by our guys, and it should be a learning experience for our group,” said Steve Kerr.
Key Performers
- Rookie Will Richardson scored a game-high 30 points.
- Moses Moody contributed a career-best 28 points.
- Jonathan Kuminga added 24 points and a team-high nine rebounds.
Despite these performances, they could not overcome Russell Westbrook’s triple-double with 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists, alongside five other Kings players scoring double digits.
Richardson, a second-round draft pick making his first career start, and Kuminga combined for all but two of the Warriors' first 23 points as Golden State led 32-25 after the first quarter.
Summary: The Warriors showed strong determination without their stars but fell to a resilient Kings squad, highlighting the importance of depth and experience.
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