Stephen Curry shines, Warriors patchwork takes down Sacramento Kings

Cornered with a score of 0-2, plus two non-playing pillars, Draymond Green (suspended) and Gary Payton II (sick), the Golden State Warriors had to face many difficulties and try. challenge at Game 3 taking place this morning on April 21.

But perhaps it is in this situation that fans can see the true level of the defending champion, of the team that has won the throne 4 times in the past 7 years.

With the lead of Stephen Curry plus great encouragement from more than 18,000 spectators at the "mecca" Chase Center, the Golden Warriors had a blow-out 114-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings, reducing the series score to 1. -2.

"Chef" Curry was the top scorer of the game with 36 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals (12-25 FG, 6-12 3PT, 6-6 FT).Andrew Wiggins was right behind with 20. points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.

Klay Thompson (13 points, 3-10 3PT), Moses Moody (13 points in 16 minutes) and Jordan Poole (16 points, 4 assists, 3 steals) are the remaining names scoring above 10 points.

Despite the absence of defensive leader Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors still "strangled" the Sacramento Kings' attack with the commendable efforts of two outstanding individuals.

The first was Kevon Looney with 20 rebounds and many excellent defensive situations under the basket. The second is Donte DiVincenzo, the outer defensive expert who had the right moments to shine to interrupt the opponent's excitement circuit.

Sacramento's leading points such as De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk or Harrison Barnes had many difficulties in the first half of the match. This helps Golden State create a gap of more than 10 points.

In the second half of the game when the Kings players "heated up", at that time the Warriors kept the full initiative thanks to a comprehensive offensive and defensive performance.

On the Sacramento Kings side, bigman Domantas Sabonis was booed furiously by Golden State Warriors fans throughout the game. He hugged Draymond Green's leg at Game 2, which contributed to the retaliation that resulted in the opposing player being suspended for 1 match.

Despite great pressure from the stands and a bit of pain in the game, Sabonis still played a full game with 15 points (7-14 FG), 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. De'Aaron Fox led the Sacramento team with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists.

This victory will bring a huge morale boost to Stephen Curry and his teammates. Although they are still 1-2 lead in the whole series, but Game 4 taking place at home will be a better opportunity to lose the series score.

Game 4 of the Playoffs series between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings will take place at 2:30 am on Monday, April 24.