Thompson Scores 21, Dubs Drop Game 1

Kings Beat Warriors 126-123

USA – Klay Thompson scored 21 points as his 6-seeded Golden State Warriors came up short against the 3-seeded Sacremento Kings in game one of the first round of the NBA playoffs, 126-123. 

Playing in front of a raucous Sacramento crowd that hasn’t seen a playoff game since 2006, Klay made 8 of his 19 shots including going 5 of 14 from three-point land. 

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He had a well-rounded game adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Kings’ fast-paced attack at bay. Steph Curry led the Dubs with 30 points and 6 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole at 17 points apiece off the bench.

DeAaron Fox lit the Warriors up for 38 points and 5 assists. His former college backcourt mate Malik Monk had 32 off the bench. The Kings won despite their best player, Domantis Sabonis having a miserable game with 12 points on 5 of 17 shooting. He still managed to put in work on the boards grabbing 16 rebounds. 

Game two is in Sacramento on Monday night.