Through 3 Quarters
Only one more quarter stands between the Golden State Warriors and the win they were favored to collect going into this night. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Sacramento Kings 81-67.
The Dubs have been riding high on the performance of power forward Nemanja Bjelica, who has posted a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds along with six assists. Bjelica is close to surpassing his season high of 15. One thing the Warriors have working against them is foul trouble: Juan Toscano-Anderson, Draymond Green, and Gary Payton II have all picked up some fouls.
Sacramento has been led by power forward Harrison Barnes, who so far has dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards.
This is the first time the Dubs have been ahead going into the fourth quarter in the past six games.
Who's Playing
Golden State @ Sacramento
Current Records: Golden State 49-29; Sacramento 29-49
What to Know
The Sacramento Kings haven't won a game against the Golden State Warriors since March 25 of last year, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Sunday. Sacramento and Golden State will face off in a Pacific Division battle at 9 p.m. ET at Golden 1 Center. The Kings need to shore up a defense that is allowing 115.83 points per matchup.
Sacramento didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the Houston Rockets this past Friday, but they still walked away with a 122-117 win. The victory came about thanks to a strong surge after the first quarter to overcome a 41-26 deficit. Shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo and center Damian Jones were among the main playmakers for Sacramento as the former had 19 points and nine assists in addition to nine boards and the latter dropped a double-double on 17 points and 17 rebounds along with six blocks.
Meanwhile, Golden State narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Utah Jazz 111-107. The victory came about thanks to a strong surge after the half to overcome a 58-45 deficit. Shooting guard Klay Thompson was the offensive standout of the matchup for the Warriors, shooting 8-for-17 from beyond the arc and finishing with 36 points and five rebounds. Thompson hadn't helped his team much against the Phoenix Suns last Wednesday, so this was a nice turnaround for him.
Their wins bumped the Kings to 29-49 and Golden State to 49-29. Watch the contest and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Golden 1 Center -- Sacramento, California
- TV: NBC Sports - Bay Area
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $68.00
Odds
The Warriors are a 4.5-point favorite against the Kings, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Warriors slightly, as the game opened with the Warriors as a 6.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Golden State have won 18 out of their last 25 games against Sacramento.
- Feb 03, 2022 - Golden State 126 vs. Sacramento 114
- Dec 20, 2021 - Golden State 113 vs. Sacramento 98
- Oct 24, 2021 - Golden State 119 vs. Sacramento 107
- Apr 25, 2021 - Golden State 117 vs. Sacramento 113
- Mar 25, 2021 - Sacramento 141 vs. Golden State 119
- Jan 04, 2021 - Golden State 137 vs. Sacramento 106
- Feb 25, 2020 - Sacramento 112 vs. Golden State 94
- Jan 06, 2020 - Sacramento 111 vs. Golden State 98
- Dec 15, 2019 - Sacramento 100 vs. Golden State 79
- Feb 21, 2019 - Golden State 125 vs. Sacramento 123
- Jan 05, 2019 - Golden State 127 vs. Sacramento 123
- Dec 14, 2018 - Golden State 130 vs. Sacramento 125
- Nov 24, 2018 - Golden State 117 vs. Sacramento 116
- Mar 31, 2018 - Golden State 112 vs. Sacramento 96
- Mar 16, 2018 - Sacramento 98 vs. Golden State 93
- Feb 02, 2018 - Golden State 119 vs. Sacramento 104
- Nov 27, 2017 - Sacramento 110 vs. Golden State 106
- Mar 24, 2017 - Golden State 114 vs. Sacramento 100
- Feb 15, 2017 - Golden State 109 vs. Sacramento 86
- Feb 04, 2017 - Sacramento 109 vs. Golden State 106
- Jan 08, 2017 - Golden State 117 vs. Sacramento 106
- Jan 09, 2016 - Golden State 128 vs. Sacramento 116
- Dec 28, 2015 - Golden State 122 vs. Sacramento 103
- Nov 28, 2015 - Golden State 120 vs. Sacramento 101
- Nov 07, 2015 - Golden State 103 vs. Sacramento 94
Injury Report for Sacramento
- Domantas Sabonis: Out (Knee)
- De'Aaron Fox: Out (Hand)
- Richaun Holmes: Out for the Season (Personal)
- Terence Davis: Out (Wrist)
Injury Report for Golden State
- Andre Iguodala: Out (Rest)
- Klay Thompson: Out (Rest)
- Otto Porter Jr.: Out (Back)
- Stephen Curry: Out (Foot)
- James Wiseman: Out for the Season (Knee)