The Warriors fight to support Steve Curry in a 114-113 loss to Kings Tuesday
Brian Rodriguez,
Sacramento – For the Warriors to reach their goals this season, Stephen Curry will need more help than he got in his 114-113 pre-season Golden State loss to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Although the Warriors trimmed the lead when the two teams emptied their seats in the fourth quarter, they were both down 88-81 by the time both rookies were drawn after three quarters. Kings keeper Kyle Jay 3 pointers at the bell gave Sacramento a win.
Curry finished 29 points in 11 of 21 shots (5 of 13 out of a 3-point range), four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes, but with two players from the basic maneuver, Diamond Green, James Wiseman and Eric Paschal, none of them was injured and sat for reasons. Policewoman – Warriors struggled to find a second constant source of crime. This is something they will need to discover in order to return to the playoffs.
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 15: Stephen Curry hits # 30 of the Golden State Warriors after making a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. Note to the user: The user explicitly acknowledges and agrees, by downloading or using this image, that the user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors’ goalkeeper Stephen Curry (30) strikes with three points against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter of the pre-season basketball game at the NBA in Sacramento, California, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 (AP Photo / Randall Benton)
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Sacramento Kings striker Nemanja Bellica (8) was defended by Golden State Warriors striker Allen Smailagic (6) during the first quarter of their pre-season basketball game at the NBA in Sacramento, California, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 (AP Photo / Randall) Benton))
Golden State Warriors striker Kevon Looney (5) overtakes Sacramento Kings goalkeeper Therese Halliburton (0) and Sacramento Kings player Ritchon Holmes (22) during the first quarter of their pre-season basketball game in Sacramento, CA, Tuesday, December 15, 2020 (AP Photo / Randall) Benton)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 15: Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors, watched his team play the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. Note to the user: The user explicitly acknowledges and agrees, by downloading or using this image, that the user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 15: Stephen Curry, No. 30 of the Golden State Warriors, makes a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. Note to the user: The user explicitly acknowledges and agrees, by downloading or using this image, that the user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 15: Stephen Curry # 30 of the Golden State Warriors made a foul of Ritchon Holmes # 22 of the Kings of Sacramento at the Golden 1 Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. Note to the user: The user explicitly acknowledges and agrees, by downloading or using this image, that the user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 15: Rishawn Holmes No. 22 of Sacramento Kings pays a shot taken by Kevon Looney No. 5 of the Golden State Warriors at the Golden State Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. Note to the user: The user explicitly acknowledges and agrees, by downloading or using this image, that the user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 15: Reachhawn Holmes No. 22 of Sacramento Kings and Von Looney No. 5 of the Golden State Warriors go for a loose ball at the Golden 1 Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. Note to the user: The user explicitly acknowledges and agrees, by downloading or using this image, that the user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 15: Stephen Curry hits # 30 of the Golden State Warriors after making a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. Note to the user: The user explicitly acknowledges and agrees, by downloading or using this image, that the user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – DECEMBER 15: Marvin Bagley III, # 35 of Sacramento Kings, shot Kevon Looney # 5 and Juan Toscano Anderson # 95 of the Golden State Warriors at the Golden State 1 Center on December 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. Note to the user: The user explicitly acknowledges and agrees, by downloading or using this image, that the user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
But even with Green playing, it will be a job for strikers Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Uber Jr. to provide the scoring when Curry is on the bench. They met to shoot a 7 to 21 overall (33.3%) to 24 points, and the Warriors were edged by eight points in minutes Curry sat.
The Golden State sank itself into a hole in the second quarter, when it was overtaken by a score of 37-20 due to poor shooting and poor defense. The Sacramento backcourt, made up of Diaron Fox (17 points, five assists) and Body Heald (18 points), had effective shot nights, and Hassan Whiteside (11 points, 9 rebounds) was allowed to enjoy.
Check back takeaways from the second pre-season match, which ends Thursday in Sacramento.
