#6 WARRIORS at #3 KINGS | FULL GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS | April 15, 2023
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Led by De’Aaron Fox’s 38 points (29 in the 2nd half) and 5 assists, the No. 3 seed Sacramento Kings defeated the No. 6 seed Golden State Warriors in Game 1, 126-123. Malik Monk added 32 points off the bench for the Kings, while Stephen Curry tallied 30 points and 6 rebounds for the Warriors. The Kings lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Monday, April 17 (10:00 p.m. ET, TNT).
De’Aaron Fox’s 29 2nd half points tonight are the most 2nd half points in a Playoff debut in the play-by-play era (since 1997-1998). Previously:
Tim Duncan: 28 points on 04/23/1998
De’Aaron Fox’s 38 points ties John Williamson for the 2nd most points in a Playoff debut in NBA history:
Luka Doncic: 42 points on 08/17/2020
John Williamson: 38 points on 04/11/1979
De’Aaron Fox: 38 points on 04/15/2023
George Mikan: 37 points on 03/23/1949
De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk are the 2nd pair of teammates in NBA history to each score 30+ points in their Playoff debut, joining:
Charlotte Hornets: Kendall Gill (30) and Alonzo Mourning (30) on 04/29/1993
Malik Monk becomes the second player in NBA history to score 30 or more points off the bench in their Playoffs debut, joining:
Ben Gordon: 30 points on 4/24/2005
De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk are the 1st pair of teammates in Kings franchise history to each score 30+ points in their Playoff debut.
De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk now rank 1st and 2nd, respectively, for the most points in a Playoff debut in Kings franchise history:
De’Aaron Fox: 38 points on 04/15/2023
Malik Monk: 32 points on 04/15/2023
Eddie Johnson: 25 points on 04/18/1984
Jerry Lucas: 25 points on 03/22/1964
This didn’t feel like a Game 1
This felt like a Game 7
@zone x entertainment I don’t know about that one, I think gsw got it in round 5, kings are good but warriors are a clutch team ngl😅
Because the warriors needed that one, especially with the road record they got
Every game will be like this hopefully
@zone x entertainment Just Kings players watch for that cheap shot artist Draymond.
@Mo Gamingff Kings have the most blown calls against them this year. The league even admitted it lol. It’s not the first year either they lead the league in blown calls. Why would refs switch it up now all of a sudden? Love the excuses lmao
this is why we love the playoffs.. the intensity was unbeatable 🔥🔥
In the early game fox was struggling , Malik monk was carrying it all ,fox started to kill in the fourth
Their chemistry is still there 🔥
A lil tight it is their first experience and the all the buzz and the atmosphere. But they handled it once they got settled. I expect better production from domas huerter and even Keegan next game.
@Mustafa khan especially heurter. He’s usually pretty consistent
Kings had a couple of players who seemed a bit off that game.
Damn, it’s been 17 years since their last playoff appearance. I was just 8 years old back then. It feels so good seeing them back in the playoffs again. Well deserved win, let’s go kings!! 👏
What a sensational game, truly. Both teams played exceptional basketball.
Honestly now I’m kinda happy we got the Warriors. We have a great series on our hands. Go Kings!
@bambi boi but they did also have three starters who were non existent this game. If they show up in this series it could be dangerous
Kings had to have to players to go off to barely win while warriors didn’t even play that good
I am fan of neither but it seem like Kings going nowhere. It felt like Kings performed more than their best but for Warriors I am not saying it was their average performance but ofc it wasn’t the best. So in IMO Warriors in 7
@Victor Byeyou can tell you all do haven’t been here much 😂
@Raul Melo smoking that warriors pack 🚬
The intensity from the crowd was insane. What a game
@Legendary Duke White Chocolate changed that culture. Everyone wanted to play with him. The Kings had some great teams in those days
@Mongo Slade that is all facts they robbed them kings left and right ! I been a kings fan since JWill came to town I’m in bmore but I rock with the kings all day
The last 7 min of this game was epic . What a game for my boy Fox
@User1990I got 2 words for you. TIM DONAGHY
Nah. Not “The intensity from the crowd was insane.” /
Congratulations Sacramento fans you were amazing many more playoff games
This will be a great series, you could feel the atmosphere in the arena
Excellent game! The skill level from both of these teams was unbelievable. This is a must-see-tv series to watch👍🏾
Facts