Warriors vs Kings Game 3: Golden State Warriors crush Sacramento Kings in a blowout 114-97 win. In a must win game Stephen Curry put on an offensive masterpiece helping his team win. The series now stands at 2-1 in favour of Sacramento Kings.
Golden State Warriors never trailed in the entire game. The Kings were no way near to the Warriors throughout the game. Stephen Curry led the Warriors offense scoring 36 points, six rebounds and three assists. Andrew Wiggins provided the much needed support adding 20 points. The real MVP of the match was Kevon Looney. Looney stepped up in the absence of Draymond Green logging 4 points, 20 rebounds and 9 assists.
The Warriors exposed the weak defense of Sacramento Kings in the Game 3 of the series on Thursday. Role players Donte Divencenzo, Moses Moody had a great outing coming of the bench. Warriors dominated the game without their two best defensive players Draymond Green & Gary Payton II.
Gary Payton II was ruled out of Game 3 due to illness, while Draymond Green got suspended for stepping on the chest of Domantas Sabonis. Without Draymond the Warriors managed to restrict the offense of the Kings.
Sacramento Kings had a night off where their players struggled to shoot the ball with efficiency and turnovers. DeAaron Fox led the scoring for the Kings logging 26 points, Harrison Barnes scored 17 points. Kings struggled on both offense & defense in Game 3. They will be hoping to bounce back in Game 4 scheduled on Sunday.
With the crushing win in game 3 and the return of Draymond Green in Game 4 the momentum is with the defending champions Golden State Warriors.
Warriors vs kings Game 3: “Every time we step on the floor, we’re growing — whether we win or lose.” “We have to come out with more physicality and pace in our next game,” said Kings Head coach Mike Brown.
Warriors vs Kings Game 3 Highlights
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