Warriors 2023 NBA Playoff Series
Kings vs Warriors: A Look Back at the First Round
The Warriors Tip Off the 2023 NBA Playoffs
The Golden State Warriors kicked off their 2023 NBA Playoff campaign with a hard-fought first-round series against the Sacramento Kings. Despite facing a determined Kings squad, the Warriors ultimately emerged victorious in six games, advancing to the second round.
The series opened in Sacramento, where the Kings stole home-court advantage with a 115-110 victory in Game 1. However, the Warriors responded with a dominant 130-103 win in Game 2, evening the series.
The action shifted to San Francisco for Games 3 and 4, where the Warriors continued their momentum with two convincing wins. In Game 3, they cruised to a 118-99 victory, led by Stephen Curry's 30 points and 9 assists. Game 4 saw the Warriors dominate from start to finish, securing a 120-84 victory.
Returning to Sacramento for Game 5, the Kings refused to go down without a fight, winning 110-104 to force a Game 6 back in San Francisco. However, the Warriors proved too strong in the series finale, sealing the series with a 116-108 victory at Chase Center.
Throughout the series, Stephen Curry emerged as the Warriors' leader, averaging 29.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. Klay Thompson and Draymond Green also played crucial roles, with Thompson averaging 21.8 points and Green contributing 11.5 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game.
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