Kings 132-106 With Balanced Scoring and Strong Defense
Golden State, now 4-1 since acquiring Jimmy Butler, overtakes Sacramento for ninth place in the Western Conference.
- Buddy Hield and Moses Moody led the Warriors with 22 points each, supported by Brandin Podziemski's 21 and Stephen Curry's 20 points.
- Jimmy Butler contributed 17 points, seven assists, and three steals, continuing to make a significant impact since his trade to Golden State.
- The Warriors' swarming defense forced 24 Kings turnovers, converting them into 38 points, while maintaining a 20-point lead for much of the game.
- DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 34 points, but the team struggled defensively, allowing over 110 points for the fifth consecutive game.
- Golden State surpassed Sacramento in the standings, marking their first time two games above .500 since December, with their next game set against the Mavericks on Sunday.