Sacramento Kings Stumble in Game 2 Loss to Golden State Warriors
Warriors Take 2-0 Series Lead
The Sacramento Kings' playoff hopes took a hit on Saturday night, as they fell to the Golden State Warriors 114-106 in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series. The Warriors now hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Kings Struggle to Contain Warriors' Offense
The Warriors' offense was firing on all cylinders in Game 2, led by Jordan Poole's 31 points. Klay Thompson added 27 points, while Stephen Curry chipped in with 25 points and 10 assists. The Kings had no answer for the Warriors' high-powered attack, which shot 53.1% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range.
Kings Hot Shooting Not Enough
The Kings shot the ball well in Game 2, hitting 48.4% of their shots from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. However, they were unable to overcome the Warriors' offensive onslaught. De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 27 points, while Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and 14 rebounds.
Warriors Look to Close Out Series in Game 3
The Warriors will look to close out the series in Game 3, which will be played in Golden State on Monday night. The Kings will need to find a way to contain the Warriors' offense and control the tempo of the game if they want to stay alive in the series.
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