NBA Scores: Warriors Dominate Kings with 3-Point Attack

NBA Scores Reflect Warriors' Offensive Dominance

If the preseason is any predictor of the regular season, then it should be a pretty fun year for the Golden State Warriors. After relying on the theatrics of a Lindy Waters III buzzer-beater in their opener against the LA Clippers on Saturday, the Warriors used a high-octane offensive attack to take down the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in their second game of the preseason, winning 122-112.

We’ve heard a lot of talk in recent days about how the Warriors want to be a bigger threat from behind the line, even with the departure of Klay Thompson. And on Wednesday, that talk was backed up by actions. The Dubs took a staggering 52 three-point attempts against the Kings, compared to just 30 shots from inside the arc. But they weren’t throwing them up willy-nilly; they were almost all good looks, as evidenced by the fact that they made 53.8% of them.

Game Highlights and Key Performers

It took a few minutes for Golden State to find rhythm, as they tried a new starting lineup of Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green, and Kevon Looney (Andrew Wiggins remains sidelined). Sacramento’s athletic lineup — which was led by newcomer DeMar DeRozan, who shot a perfect 6-for-6 en route to 15 points — broke down the Warriors’ defense in the early going.

• Buddy Hield led the Warriors with an impressive 22 points.
• Steph Curry contributed 13 points, while Draymond Green added 10 points and 5 assists.
• Golden State’s depth was on display with multiple contributors scoring effectively.

With under two minutes remaining, the Warriors had built up a 12-point lead, but Sacramento’s bench made a serious push, reducing the lead to just 109-106. However, a timely timeout from Steve Kerr rallied the team, leading to a decisive 13-0 run, securing their victory and maintaining an undefeated preseason record.

The Warriors are back in action Friday night, when they host a rematch against the Kings. You can catch that game at 7:00 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area and NBA TV.