On April 17, Beijing time, in the second game of the Western Conference playoffs, the Kings firmly took the initiative from the opening, and finally defeated the Warriors 118-94 at home, and will face the Pelicans in the next play-off, the winner will enter the playoffs in eighth place against the Thunder, and the loser will be eliminated directly.
Keegan Murray shot 8 three-pointers and scored 32 points and 9 rebounds, Fox 24 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Barnes 17 points, Sabonis Jr. 16 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, Ellis 15 points, 5 assists and 3 blocks;
For the Warriors, Curry had 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 6 turnovers, Kuminga had 16 points and 7 rebounds, Moody had 16 points, Wiggins had 12 points, Dream had 12 points and 6 assists, and Klay Thompson had no points on 0-of-10 shooting.
Thompson's performance also sparked heated discussions, "Thompson beat the contract extension to a pulp". According to previous reports, Thompson's contract expires in June, and there is no news of a contract extension at the moment, and he may leave the Warriors this summer.
Basketball commentator Wang Meng said of the game: The waves of the back have swept away the splash! In the decisive battle of comparing strength, energy and combat effectiveness, the experience of the warriors was thus crushed by the remnants of the young king.
Basketball commentator Su Qun said: The Warriors' play-off game was a mess, relying on Curry and young Moody to support the court, and conceded 20 points with 16 turnovers in the whole game, which is not at all like a life-and-death battle. This summer, the Warriors will rebuild around Curry.
Basketball commentator Xu Jingyu said: The Warriors' disappointing personnel strategy and meritorious basketball throughout the season are sad, and the offseason needs to be drastically changed.
[Source: Jiupai News Comprehensive NBA Official Website, Social Accounts of Related Parties]