The Golden State Warriors are facing a high-pressure Game 7 in the NBA playoffs after being defeated by the Sacramento Kings in a dominant Game 6 performance (CBS Sports). Sacramento played with exceptional composure during this game, showing that they are beyond their experience level (CBS Sports). The Mercury News cites three reasons for Sacramento’s impressive Game 6 win and discusses why the Warriors might be in trouble for Game 7. The Warriors need to make some quick adjustments to ensure they can come out on top in the decisive game taking place in Sacramento (The Mercury News).
The Athletic highlights that the Kings clobbered the Warriors during Game 6, prompting a Game 7 on Sunday. The Los Angeles Lakers have already eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies and are waiting for the winner of the series between Sacramento and Golden State (The Athletic). In the days leading up to Game 6, Steph Curry urged fans from the Bay Area to leave work early to support the crucial match between the Warriors and Kings (Golden State of Mind).
Prior to their defeat in Game 6, the Warriors seemed to have finally found their championship potential after a galvanizing Game 5 win against the Kings (CBS Sports). Now, with the series at 3-3, the Warriors will need to focus on making adjustments and channeling their earlier success to emerge victorious in Game 7. Curry has been hailed as “king clutch” by fans and was crucial in leading the Warriors to a 123-116 victory over the Kings in Game 5 (Bleacher Report).
Watchers of the series between the Warriors and the Kings can find information on how to stream the games, view start times, and access TV channels at CBS Sports. The current regular-season records for the teams are Sacramento with a 48-34 record and Golden State with a 44-38 record (CBS Sports). The Golden State Warriors have a strong record in Game 5 situations during the Steve Kerr-era, having won 77% of their matchups, but they will need to show the same level of skill and determination in Game 7 (Golden State of Mind).
