Warriors defeat Kings to end 4-game losing streak! Curry plays as substitute, scores 17 points: hits two 3+1 plays in 79 seconds

On April 8, Beijing time, the Warriors defeated the Kings 110-105 at home, ending their four-game losing streak. Curry continued to play as a substitute, shooting 5 out of 12 from the field and 4 out of 11 from three-point range, scoring 17 points and 5 rebounds. He hit two 3+1 plays within 79 seconds, and Warriors home fans shouted MVP. Melton scored 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. Porzingis, Horford, Santos, and several other players were absent. The Warriors led by 13 points at halftime. The Kings briefly overtook them in the second half, but the Warriors ultimately held on to win at home. DeRozan, Westbrook, LaVine, and Sabonis of the Kings were all absent.

Statistics

Kings: Hayes 18 points 4 rebounds 4 assists, Reynolds 17 points 8 rebounds, McDermott 16 points, Achiuwa 13 points 6 rebounds 4 assists, Clifford 12 points 6 rebounds, Plowden 11 points, Caldwell 8 points 9 rebounds, Carter 6 points 5 assists, Monk 4 points

Warriors: Melton 21 points 4 rebounds 5 assists, Podziemski 20 points 3 assists, Curry 17 points 5 rebounds 2 assists, Spencer 14 points, Bassey 14 points 12 rebounds 2 steals 2 blocks, Payton Jr. 12 points 5 rebounds 3 assists 3 steals, Green 1 point 6 rebounds 7 assists, Seth Curry 9 points

Star of the Game

Melton performed excellently, helping the Warriors secure the victory.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Reynolds scored consecutively inside, Spencer scored 5 points in a row, Podziemski and Seth Curry hit three-pointers, and the Warriors led by 6 points. Plowden responded with a three-pointer, Carter dunked. Curry entered as a substitute, Bassey scored on a layup. Plowden hit another three-pointer, Reynolds scored on a floater, Payton Jr. and Spencer also responded. Curry hit a three-pointer, Monk scored 4 points in a row, and the Kings went on a 6-0 run to overtake. At the end of the first quarter, the Kings led 26-25.

In the second quarter, Melton made a 2+1 play, McDermott and Podziemski hit three-pointers. Bassey and Melton also scored. Clifford and McDermott hit three-pointers, Melton also hit two consecutive three-pointers. Plowden hit another three-pointer, Payton Jr. attacked the basket, scoring 4 points in a row. Curry made a 3+1 play, Podziemski also hit a three-pointer, Curry quickly made another 3+1 play. Subsequently, Curry scored on a layup, Spencer hit a three-pointer, Achiuwa scored on a hook shot. At halftime, the Warriors led 66-53.

In the first half, the Warriors already had four players scoring double digits: Curry 14 points 3 rebounds, Melton 12 points 3 rebounds 4 assists, Spencer and Podziemski each scored 11 points. No Kings player scored double digits; Plowden, Reynolds, and Hayes each scored 9 points.

After the break, Reynolds scored 4 points in a row, Melton hit a mid-range shot, Podziemski scored on a layup, Bassey dunked on an alley-oop. Reynolds scored another 4 points, Payton Jr. quickly responded, scoring 6 points in a row through shooting and free throws. Hayes and Spencer exchanged three-pointers, Bassey scored on a putback, the Warriors led by 13 points. Clifford scored on a floater, Caldwell scored on a putback, Hayes hit another three-pointer, the Kings went on a 9-0 run, narrowing the gap to 4 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Warriors led 85-81.

In the fourth quarter, Achiuwa scored on a mid-range shot, Caldwell scored on a putback. Podziemski made two free throws, McDermott hit a three-pointer, overtaking the Warriors. Podziemski made two free throws, Achiuwa, McDermott, Caldwell scored consecutively, Melton hit two consecutive three-pointers. Seth Curry also hit a three-pointer, Achiuwa scored on a floater. McDermott hit a three-pointer, Curry hit a three-pointer, then assisted Podziemski to hit a three-pointer, Seth Curry made two free throws, the Warriors led by 5 points. Hayes made one free throw, Melton also made one free throw, ultimately, the Warriors defeated the Kings at home.

Starting Lineups

Kings: Carter, Clifford, Plowden, Achiuwa, Reynolds

Warriors: Melton, Podziemski, Richard, Lyons, Green