What happened in Game 6?
The Sacramento Kings kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Golden State Warriors 118-99 in Game 6. The Kings received a stellar performance from Malik Monk, who scored 28 points, and De'Aaron Fox, who had 26 points and 11 assists. Rookie Keegan Murray contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry scored 29 points, while Klay Thompson added 22, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Kings' dominant play.
The Kings' win means there will be a Game 7 in Sacramento on Sunday afternoon. Their Game 6 win ended the Kings six-game losing streak on the Warriors' home floor. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that the right team won and needed to regroup and prepare for Game 7.
In the most exciting run of events in the game, Kevin Huerter, who struggled with his shot all series, hit two crucial 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to give the Kings' fans at least one more chance to cheer for their team in the playoffs.
Key Stats from Game 6
After losing the first quarter 23-25, the Sacramento Kings won the second through fourth quarters to seal their place in a Game 7 at home.
The Sacramento Kings dominated the glass against the Golden State Warriors, 53 to 42. The Kings also won on the offensive glass, 18 to 11.
Both teams were irresponsible with the ball, with the Kings committing 20 turnovers and the Warriors 18. Golden State capitalized on turnovers the most, creating 23 points off the Kings' 20 errors.
Warriors vs Kings Game Preview
There's nothing left for either team if they lose in Game 7. The Golden State Warriors want to continue their championship defense beyond the First Round. And the Sacramento Kings would prefer to light the beam and send themselves to the Second Round rather than packing their bags for the summer.
As the home team, the Sacramento Kings own an ATS Record of 20-23-1, covering the spread just 46.5% of the time at Golden 1 Center. The Kings' margin of victory at home is 3.1, with an ATS +/- 0.1.
The Golden State Warriors are one of the worst road teams in the NBA, owning a road ATS record of 12-31-0, covering the spread just 27.9% of the time. The Warriors' performance is so poor their road margin of victory is -5.0, with an ATS +/- of -5.4.
Golden State Warriors Team Preview
Golden State Warriors ATS Record: 41-45-1
The Golden State Warriors must step up their game to progress to the second round. Unfortunately, they're one of the league's worst road teams, and it's carried over into their post-season performances.
Despite having a homecourt advantage in Game 6, the Warriors scored just 99 points on 37.2% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range. It was, by far, their worst offensive game of the series, and it couldn't have come at a worse time.
While Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson produced for Golden State, the Warriors' role players failed to contribute. The Warriors lost the bench battle 21 to 52. On the road and with their backs against the wall, the Warriors need all hands on deck to close out the Kings and progress to the Second Round.
Sacramento Kings Team Preview
Sacramento Kings ATS Record: 48-38-1
The Sacramento Kings were brilliant in their Game 6 performance, which needs to be carried over in Game 7 on their home court. They weren't super-efficient shooting the ball, but their grit on both ends of the court pushed the game in their favor.
In Game 6, the Kings scored 118 points on 40.4% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range. They finally controlled the paint and the glass in Game 6, collecting 53 rebounds on the night while commanding the offensive glass.
If Sacramento's guards can maintain their quality, they're on a great track to win Game 7. Their defense and interior presence will be the key, and it all starts at the point of attack. The backcourt duo of De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk combined for 54 points, 15 assists, and 11 rebounds in Game 6.
Warriors vs Kings Game Pick
- Spread: Golden State Warriors -1.0 (-110)
- Total: Under 229.5 (-110)
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