Sean Cunningham<\/a> of Fox 40.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, Malik Monk was a difference-maker off the bench, tallying 32 points with three rebounds and two assists.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Steph Curry led the Warriors’ effort, nearly winning the game singlehandily. Curry shot 11-of-20 from the field and 6-of-14 from beyond the arc, finishing with 30 points, adding six boards and two helpers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Kings and Warriors played an absolute classic on Saturday, close from tip-off to the final buzzer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While the Warriors gained a six-point advantage at halftime, leading 61-55, Sacramento’s offense exploded in the third quarter. The Kings outscored the Warriors 36-29 in the third stanza, taking a one-point lead into the fourth quarter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Kings and Warriors were on the seesaw for much of the fourth quarter. Every time Sacramento seemed to pull away, Golden State had a response. Though, down the stretch, the Kings had the advantage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leading the Warriors by three with under a minute to go, Curry cut it to only one, at 124-123, with 47.2 seconds left. However, after trading several fruitless possessions, Monk nailed two clutch free throws with 2.2 seconds left, increasing Sacramento’s lead back to three. Curry had a clean look at a 26-footer to tie the game at the buzzer but missed, giving the Kings a 1-0 series advantage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Kings will look to make it two in a row at home when they host the Warriors for Game 2 Monday at 10 p.m. EST.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n