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An exciting Game 1 duel ended in disappointment for the Golden State Warriors as they lost 126-123 to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. It was a game of runs all night, but it ultimately came down to the fourth quarter, in which the Warriors came close against their Northern California rival after Stephen Curry missed the potential game-winning shot in the closing seconds . Despite the loss, the Warriors remained optimistic during their post-game pressings – knowing they are capable of playing at a much higher level.
A big story that went into this game was the return of Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins. After missing the final 25 games of the regular season, Wiggins came off the bench in Game 1 with mixed results. His 1-of-8 shot from behind the three-point line made it clear he still needs time to find his rhythm. Nevertheless, he was able to bring in 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 blocks in his 28 minutes of play. Wiggins said he was feeling good after the game, while Draymond Green explained how important it was for Wiggins to progress.
Looking ahead to Monday’s second game, the Warriors need to make some adjustments. Coach Kerr admitted the Warriors need to be more physical on the offensive glass after being overtaken by the Kings 17-9. He also discussed the protocols where Curry was not on the pitch. The Kings did the most damage with Curry on the bench, but Kerr says he has no regrets about how he’s managed his minutes.
While the marks for the Warriors’ Game 1 performance weren’t bad, they weren’t good enough to topple the Kings’ high-profile offense — especially in front of their rowdy home crowd. With the game on Monday is expected to be a similar – if not higher – energy level As with the previous one, the Warriors must come out with a high sense of urgency in order to steal one in the street and gain control of the series.
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