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Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason: Kings take on Spurs tonight in San Antonio; Kings have won three of last four games

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Phoenix guard Josh Okogie (2) and Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) jockey for a chance at a rebound at Footprint Arena in Phoenix on Sun Oct 10, 2024 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 The Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Sun’s in an epic battle that went into overtime with the Kings winning 127-118 at Footprint Arena in downtown Phoenix.

#2 The Kings have won three of their last four games this was a team that had it’s share of struggles has head coach Mike Brown figured things out in getting the team back on track?

#3 On the Kings win against the Suns, the Kings DeMar DeRozan scored 34 points to lead the Kings to a 128-118 win on Sunday night. DeRozan no doubt has come into his own in those recent Kings wins.

#4 One of the things that hampered the Suns was their star player Kevin Durant was injured on Friday and is out for the next two weeks. Durant was someone who the Suns leaned heavy on.

#5 The Kings face the San Antonio Spurs tonight the Spurs have lost three of their last five games. They also have missed head coach Gregg Popovich who was taken ill on Saturday. The Spurs are struggling right now and the Kings have improved how do you see this match up tonight between the Kings and Spurs?

Join Barbara Mason for the latest on Kings coverage on the Sacramento Kings podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Best Suns In Overtime 127-118; DeRozan leads Sac with 34 points

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Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan drives on the Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn in first half action at Footprint Arena in Phoenix on Sun Nov 10, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Sun’s in an epic battle that went into overtime with the Kings winning 127-118 at Footprint Arena in downtown Phoenix. The outstanding player in this game went to the entire starting roster with DeMar DeRozan who led with 34 points.

Sunday evening, the Sacramento Kings (6-4) traveled to the Valley of the Sun to take on the Phoenix Suns (8-2) at Footprint Center. After a slow start, the Kings have seemed to have found their rhythm but they will be sorely tested by the Phoenix Suns.

Devon Booker and the Suns are having a robust season and will be looking to keep things rolling. The Kings lost Friday night to the Los Angeles Clippers 107-98 while the Sun come into this game having won their past three games by the narrowest of margins, the most recent a one-point victory over the Dallas Mavericks 114-113.

The only team that has beaten the Sun this season has been the Los Angeles Lakers back on October 25th. That score was a 123-116 loss to Los Angeles, the only loss for Phoenix so far this season.

The Sun will be looking to continue their winning ways without superstar Kevin Durant on the court. He is sidelined for at least two weeks with a calf strain. He suffered the injury in their 114-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

After the first 12 minutes of play the Kings had a 36-31 lead. The Kings were protecting the ball well and shooting 58% from the field. Sacramento continued to hold down the fort in the second quarter thanks to the sharp shooting of Kevin Huerter who had 14 points followed by Domantas Sabonis with 12 points and seven rebounds.

The Kings went on a 18-5 run taking a 60-53 lead at halftime. DeMar DeRozan got going along with Keegan Murray and De’Aaron Fox who started to heat up as the half came to an end. The second half promised to be a closely contested game.

A blow came in the early part of the second quarter when Malik Monk was ruled out for the rest of the game due to a right ankle sprain. This was terrible news for the Kings who have won five of their last seven games.

The loss put Sacramento’s second unit into a tough spot going into the second half of play. He will no doubt be evaluated on Monday. He had been averaging 13.6 points. The Kings will need the entire bench to step up in his absence. They desperately need their sixth man.

After leading for much of the game, Sacramento gave up the lead to the Suns 77-74 with under four minutes left in the third quarter. The Kings had outscored the Sun in the second quarter by a basket 24-22 but were getting beaten pretty soundly in the third 24-17 with three minutes left in the quarter.

With under three minutes left on the clock this game was knotted at 77. With under a minute the game was again tied at 79. As the third quarter came to an end the Suns held a slim lead over the Kings 82-79 Sabonis already had a double double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

It all came down to the fourth quarter in this hotly contested game. The Sun began to distance themselves taking a seven-point lead to start the quarter and continued to extend their lead as the quarter wore on.

Sacramento battled back trailing by the score of 94-95 with 5:36 left on the clock. It was a four-point game with under four minutes left on the clock and the Suns leading 104-100. With under two minutes it was a one-point 107-106 and this game could not have been any closer. Regulation time would end in a tie 111 apiece.

The Sun’s took a two point lead to start the quarter but that was where it would all end. Sacramento’s DeRozan not only tied up the game but hit a free throw followed by a couple of buckets and another free throw. De’Aaron Fox made two shots with under two minutes in the overtime to finish off the Sun’s winning the game 127-118.

This was an epic battle between the two teams but it was the Kings that capped it off in the overtime after tying up the game to end the fourth quarter. Both Keegan Murray and Fox had a slow first half but picked it up in the fourth quarter.

Murray finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds and Fox got hot as well with 21 points and 11 rebounds . DeRozan had the team high with 34 points. Huerter was 5 of 9 from downtown finishing with 17 points.

Sabonis scored 20 points and had 12 rebounds. This was a great win for the team but came at a cost. Malik Monk left the game in the early part of the second quarter with a right ankle sprain, a huge loss for the team.

Sacramento has now won six of their last eight games. Monday the Kings will travel to San Antonio for a date with the Spurs. Sacramento is 4-2 on the road. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 5:00 PM. Hopefully we will know more on the condition and status of Malik Monks injury.

Warriors Sneak Past Spurs 117-113

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The Golden State Warriors Draymond Green (23) looks to find someone to pass the basketball to against San Antonio Spurs defenders Tre Jones (23) and Cedi Osman at Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio on Sun Mar 31, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Golden State Warriors (40-34) got a bit of a slow start in their game against the San Antonio Spurs (18-57) Sunday afternoon. It was the third quarter that was the deciding factor in this game. They outscored the Spurs 37-21 in the third and every one those points were needed as they went into the fourth quarter.

The Spurs got to within two points in the final minute of play but Golden State held on for the 117-113 win. Draymond Green played a huge role in this game offensively and defensively.

Game recap: This was a tale of two halves. The Spurs got a solid start in the game leading after the first 12 minutes 34-27. San Antonio went on to barely outscore the Warriors in the second quarter 26-25 leading at the half by eight points 60-57.

Golden State turned the tables in the third quarter playing with some incredible intensity. They hit 14 of 24 shot attempts, made five free throws and only had one turnover. The Warriors outscored the Spurs by a landslide 37-21 turning a halftime eight point deficit to an eight point lead 89-81 going into the fourth quarter.

The Spurs did continue to fight and early in the fourth quarter San Antonio had pulled to within five points 94-89 with 8:49 left in the game. Green was having a terrific game with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and six steals.

After this long road trip, a game like this was exactly the kind of game the Warriors needed. Everyone was on board for this game. With under one minute left in the game the Spurs trailed by two points 113-111. Klay Thompson hit a critical three to give the Warriors a 116-111 lead with 28.6 left in the game.

Victor Wembanyama hit a couple of free throws for a one possession game with 3.2 left on the clock. Draymond Green hit 1 of 2 from the line giving the Warriors a 117-113 lead and that would be the final. The Warriors had completed a 4-1 road trip as they head home to Chase.

The Warriors had a terrific third quarter but the Spurs refused to back down winning the fourth quarter 32-28. Golden State barely squeaked by for the 117-113 win. Curry had the team high with 33 points.

This was an amazing showing from Green who continues to play some terrific offense and defense. He finished this game with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals. He was a huge force in this game.

Golden State had 15 steals in the game and shot for almost 49% from the field and hit 16 shots from beyond the arc. The Warriors finished with 42 points in the paint. Hopefully the team will see Jonathan Kuminga back on the court sooner rather than later. He could possibly take the court Tuesday night when the team takes on the Mavericks.

The Spurs Wembanyama finished with an amazing 32 points. He is a force to reckon with every time he takes the court. The kid is special and at 7’4″ he improves with every game.

Game recap: Easter Sunday afternoon the Warriors traveled to San Antonio taking on the Spurs. The Warriors had to keep an eye on Wembanyama throughout the game. Wembanyama is always a threat being one of the brightest young stars in the game today. The Warriors took the court without Kuminga still out with bilateral knee tendinitis. This is his third straight missed game. In Sunday’s game, the Warriors got road win number 22.

As this current road trip comes to an end, the Warriors will now head home to Chase Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 7:00 PM and can be viewed on TNT.

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: Warriors tip off against Mavericks tonight in Dallas

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Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) goes for the basket against the San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (left) in the second half at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio (AP News photo)

On Golden State Warriors Podcast with David:

#1 Dave, the Golden State Warriors (34-30) and San Antonio Spurs (14-51) completed a home at home with the Warriors losing the first game at Golden State 126-113 and taking the second game in San Antonio 112-102 on Monday night. Was this the tale of two different Warriors teams or it just boils down to Stephen Curry being out of the line up.

#2 Top scorers for the Warriors on Monday Jonathan Kuminga with 22 points and Klay Thompson with 21. Talk about Kuminga’s role and coming off the bench seems to be much better for Thompson.

#3 Up next for Golden State the Dallas Mavericks (37-28) who are in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Mavericks have won five of their last ten and are on a three game win streak. How do you see this one playing out tonight at 5:30 pm PDT?

Join David Zizmor for exclusive coverage on the Golden State Warriors podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Warriors take down Spurs in San Antonio 112-102; Win ends Golden State’s 3 game skid

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Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Mon Mar 11, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The Golden State (34-30) Warriors were in San Antonio on Monday night to face the San Antonio Spurs (14-51). The Warriors wanted to avenge their loss to San Antonio last Saturday night in San Francisco.

The Spurs did not play two of their starters on Saturday. However, Victor Wembanyama ( 20.7 PPG, ten boards per game, and Devin Vassell (19.5 PPG) were back in the lineup.

Stephen Curry was still out with an ankle injury. The Warriors had to figure out a way to stop the Spurs—the Warriors needed players to step up to achieve that goal. The veteran point guard, Chris Paul, rose to the occasion. The Warriors’ play action in the third quarter sent them to a 112-102 win.

The Spurs started Monday night’s game the same way they started in San Francisco last Saturday night. They played well in the first quarter, shot 62% from the floor, and connected on six three as they raced out to a 10-point lead 37-27.

The Warriors’ offense came to life as they erased the deficit and tied the game 43-43. The Warriors and Spurs swapped the lead several times before the first half ended. San Antonio held a two-point advantage at the end of the first half.

Klay Thompson paced the Warrior attack with 12 points. Chris Paul had 11, Andrew Wiggins 10, and Brandin Podzienski hit three threes to finish with nine. The Spurs’ Wembanyama led his team with ten. The Warriors trailed 60-58.

.The Warriors fell behind by five, 72-67, to start the third quarter. The Warrior’s defense shut down the Spurs’ attack. Golden State went on a 23-2 run to grab a 16-point lead, 90-74. Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Podzienski. The Warriors finished the third quarter leading 90-78.

The Spurs’ Victor Wemanyama connected on two threes to keep the Spurs within striking distance. The Warriors answered every San Antonio challenge and held on to beat the Spurs 112-102.

Game Notes: The Warriors are 34-30 for the season, 15-5 in the last 20 games, and have 18 games left. San Antonio fell to 14-51. 

The Warriors had six players in double figures. Kuminga led the Warriors with22. Thompson with 21, Paul had 19 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Andrew Wiggins had 16, and Podzienski had 14. Podzienski also had eight rebounds. Rookie Jackson-Davis had a double-double with 13 points and ten rebounds.

Wembanyama tallied 27 points and 14 rebounds. Keldon Johnson had 16, and Zach Collins, coming off the bench, had a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds. 

The Warriors play the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in Dallas. The game will start at 5:30 pm.

Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Warriors continue to struggle without Curry in the line up

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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (rear) and the San Antonio Spurs guard Devonte Graham (4) reach out for the basketball at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sat Mar 9, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara:

#1 Warriors had a scare Thursday night in the late fourth quarter when Stephen Curry suffered a right ankle sprain. The MRI had came back clean a relief for the team.

#2 With Curry out with the injury this team had to collectively step up led by Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga, and Chris Paul. The Spurs also had their star Victor Wenbamyama out with a sprained ankle.

#3 The Spurs came into this game with a lot of energy outplaying the Warriors in the first half. San Antonio averages about 29% from beyond the arc but in this game they were shooting 62% at times.

#4 The only bright spots in this game were Thompson and Kuminga. Other than that the Warriors were outplayed the entire game.

#5 Monday night the Warriors travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs for a second time. The Warriors will closely follow the progress of Curry’s ankle and hopefully he can return sooner rather than later. Again it will be up to the Warriors to step up against the Spurs that has struggled all season.

Join Barbara Mason for the Golden State Warriors podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Spurs Muster Just Enough To Get Past Golden State 126-113

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Despite Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson’s team leading 27 points the Warriors struggled against the team with the worst record in the NBA the San Antonio Spurs at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sat Mar 8, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Antonio Spurs (14-50) have struggled all season; they have not shot over 50% from downtown yet they did not struggle tonight against the Golden State Warriors (33-30). The Spurs outplayed the Warriors the entire game winning by the score of 126-113. The Warriors struggled without Stephen Curry on the floor.

Game recap: The Spurs came into the opening 12 minutes with a lot of energy leading after the first quarter 32-27. San Antonio took that energy into the second quarter outplaying the Warriors and five minutes into the quarter the Spurs had a 44-32 lead forcing Head Coach Steve Kerr to take a time-out.

The Spurs were shooting 51% from the field and 54% from downtown. The Warriors were laboring at 36% from the field and the long ball. They were simply being outplayed so far in this game and their frustration was obvious.

With six minutes left in the half, San Antonio had taken their largest lead of the game 48-34. The Spurs continued to extend their lead and Kerr continued to take time outs trying to get these guys going.

It was a fractured first half of basketball for Golden State. Klay Thompson got going in the latter minutes of the half which got the crowd at Chase going as well. Thompson was the only Warrior in double digits in the first half. He was 3 of 7 from downtown. The Spurs continued to hush the crowd with ten triples and at the half San Antonio led by 19 points 62-43.

The Warriors needed to wake up in the second half of this game if they wanted to win. They were struggling defensively allowing the Spurs to shoot at 62% from beyond the arc. San Antonio was outplaying the Warriors at every turn. This was also a very disappointing offensive effort for Golden State. They had a lot of work to do in the second half. They were desperate for some offense.

The Spurs opened the third quarter with a bucket in the paint and a 21 point lead. Golden State found some rhythm and began to chip away at the Spurs lead. The 21 point San Antonio lead had dissolved to 12, 66-54.

With so much time left in this game, the Warriors had turned this game around trailing by only nine points. San Antonio was making a lot of mistakes and missing shots looking like a different team compared to the first half.

With under seven minutes left in the quarter the Spurs got some momentum going pushing their lead back to 76-59. After three quarters, San Antonio continued to lead 96-79. The Warriors worked hard in the third quarter getting to the line which was great but they missed eight free throws. The Warriors did win the quarter 36-34 and had one more quarter to comeback.

The Spurs kept knocking down triples in the fourth quarter. They had not shot at 50% once this season and here they were shooting at 58%. Mid-way through the fourth quarter, the Spurs led 110-94 clocking 17 triples.

This had been an uphill climb for Golden State the entire game and it was Thompson who was giving his team any sort of chance to win. With under five minutes left in the game, San Antonio had a 20 point lead 114-94.

Jonathan Kuminga came on strong in the second half and with under four minutes had 24 points to his credit. It was just too little too late for the Warriors. The final was 126-113 in favor of San Antonio. The Spurs had their 14th win of the season.

The Warriors were outplayed in every category in tonight’s game. Thompson had the team high with 27 points and Kuminga heated up in the second half with 26 points. They were the only bright spot in this game as they got totally dominated.

Game notes: Saturday night the Warriors took on the Spurs at Chase Center. The Warriors took to the court without their leader, their offensive weapon Curry out with a right ankle injury. Thankfully Curry’s MRI revealed no structural damage to the joint and classified the injury as a sprain.

When he will take the court again is unknown but he will be re-evaluated on Tuesday. The Spurs are having their woes besides a disappointing season; they are also missing their star Victor Wenbamyama due to a sprained ankle. Golden State will be leaning on Thompson, Kuminga and Chris Paul. In Curry’s absence Thompson had to carry this team to a win with only 20 games left in the regular season Thompson scored 27 points.

Golden State will travel to San Antonio to take on Spurs for a second time on Monday night. Curry will not be on the floor but the Spurs Wembanyama is expected to play which may prove to be tough for the Warriors. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings host Rockets Sunday at Golden 1

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Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) celebrates with forward Domantas Sabonis (10) in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Thu Mar 7, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 The San Antonio Spurs (13-51) are one of the worse teams in the NBA yet you never how things will turn out on any given night such as the Sacramento Kings (37-26) who battled to last 7.7 seconds against the Spurs when the Kings Domanta Sabonis threw down the game winning basket in the Kings narrow 131-129 win on Thursday night.

#2 Sabonis led the Kings with 31 points on Thursday, Sabonis said that it looked ugly with one minute left in the game so he stepped up and fixed it with a winning basket.

#3 The Kings De’Aaron Fox scored 17 of 33 points in the fourth quarter of the game and ended up getting fouled out.

#4 One thing that held the Spurs back was they were without their leading scorer Victor Wembanyama who has a strained right ankle and is also expected to sit out against Golden State on Saturday in San Francisco.

#5 The Houston Rockets are next for the Kings. The Rockets (27-35) 12th place in the Western Conference. The Rockets have lost six of their ten games. But you never know the Spurs were struggling and gave the Kings fits do you see the same for the Rockets at Golden 1 on Sunday afternoon at 3:00pm PDT?

Join Jeremiah for the Sacramento Kings podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings game wrap: With 7.7 secs left Sabonis throw down gets Kings 131-129 over Spurs at Golden 1

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Forward Domantas Sabonis (10) takes off down the floor after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Thu Mar 7, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Thursday night. The Kings were coming off the first night of a back-to-back that saw them make a stop in Los Angeles. The Kings were in LA on Wednesday night to take on the Lakers.

The Kings went down early to the Lakers but ultimately came out with the win 130-120. On Thursday night, the Kings returned home for the second night of the back-to-back against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs were coming off a loss to the Rockets on Tuesday, 114-101.

On Thursday, the tip-off was set for 7 PM PST inside Golden One Center. The Kings beat the Spurs 131-129 on Thursday night.

Game recap: In the first quarter, the Kings came as expected on the second night of a back-to-back. The Kings came out sluggish in the first quarter. The Spurs would outscore the Kings 31-30 in the first quarter to a slim early lead.

De’Aaron Fox was largely silent for the Kings in the quarter, scoring no points. Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes led the way for the Kings in the first quarter with six points each. Devin Vassell led the Spurs with eight points.

In the second quarter, the Kings took off. Similarly to the previous game against the Lakers, the Kings had a sub-par first quarter and took command in the second.

The Kings outscored the Spurs in the second quarter 41-28. In the first half, the Kings were led by Sabonis, who scored 17 points. He was well on his way to another triple-double if he kept it up. Vessell led the way for the Spurs in the first half with 14 points.

The Kings let the Spurs back into the game in the third quarter. In the tale of two quarters, the Kings melted down in the fourth. The Spurs outscored the Kings 36-29 in the third to come to within five points of the lead.

The Kings would lead 100-95 going into the final quarter of action. Could the Kings maintain the lead and hold off the young Spurs without Wemby?

In the fourth quarter, the Kings and Spurs found themselves in a dogfight! The Spurs were up late in the quarter as Fox fouled out. The Kings and Spurs would go back to back until Sabonis got a steal and a dunk to put the Kings up 131-129 with 7.7 seconds in the game. That bucket would seal the deal.

The Spurs missed two shots in the final possession to lose the game 131-129. The Kings were outscored by the Spurs in the final quarter 34-31, but it was to no avail. It was a big win for the Kings, even if it came in ugly fashion.

Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on the Houston Rockets on Sunday at 3 PM PST inside Golden One Center

The Warriors lose a nail-biter to the Chicago Bulls 125-122

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The Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) tries to reach in for the basketball against the Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in the first half at Chase Center in San Francisco on Thu Mar 8, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The Golden State Warriors (33-30) played a back-to-back game Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Chase Center. The Chicago Bulls (32-32) were in San Francisco after beating the Sacramento Kings on Monday and the Utah Jazz last night.

The Bulls were going for their third straight win on the road. The Warriors bounced back from a 52-point loss to Boston on Sunday to beat the Milwaukee Bucks by 35 last night. The Warrior fans were hoping that their team could knock off the Bulls.

The Bulls, led by DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic, gave the Warriors more than they could handle. The game was a dogfight until the last few seconds before Chicago pulled ahead for good. The Bulls won 125-122.

The game was a nail-biter. The Warriors got off to a good start in the first quarter. They grabbed an early 13-point lead, 31-18. The Bulls started an 11-0 run by making a three. DeMar DeRozan put four points on the board when he was fouled, making a three-pointer, and the quarter ended with the Warriors ahead 31-25.

DeRozan made the first bucket of the second period to bring the Bulls within four. The Bulls outscored the Warriors 28-28 in the second quarter to finish the first half leading 63-59. DeRozan and Vucevic led the Bulls attack with 18 points each. Klay Thompson was hot in the first half.

Thompson put 16 points on the board for the Warriors. Jonathan Kuninga and Andrew Wiggins each had eight. Draymond Green had seven points, six rebounds, and six assists. The Bulls’ defense put the clamps on Stephen Curry. Curry had just five points.

Neither team could pull away. Green and Brandin Podzienski made baskets to tie the game at 63. Curry made a three to give the Warriors a one-point lead 66-65. The two teams fought tooth and nail. The lead changed hands several times until the Bulls went on a 19-4 run at the end of the third quarter to lead 99-89.

The Warriors were unfazed. They stormed back to take the lead, 108-107. The teams tied at 114-114 and again at 116-116. There were 13 ties and 20 lead changes at this point in the game. Curry had to leave the game with 3:51 left to play.

Curry appeared to have suffered an injury to his leg. Curry went to the locker room and did not return. With 58 seconds left, Green fouled out. The Bull’s DeRozan made it 118-116. Thompson connected from downtown to put the Warriors ahead, 119-118.

DeRozan answered with a bucket, making it a three-point play as he was found. The Warriors then fouled Vucevic. Vucevic made both free throws. Chris Paul made a three to bring the Warriors within a point, 123-122. Unfortunately for the Warriors, time was running out. With just 2.1 seconds left, the Warriors fouled DeRozan. DeRozan made both free throws to end the game.

Game Notes: With the loss, the Warriors are 33-29. They are 14-5 in their last 19 games. Chicago improved to 31-32.

The Warriors could not stop the Bulls’ two top offensive threats, DeRozan and Vucevic. The Bulls had five players in double figures. DeRozan scored 33 points, eight rebounds, and four assists and made three threes in six attempts.

Vucevic’s numbers were similar to DeRozan’s. Vucevic had a double-double with 33 points and 11 rebounds. He also had five assists and connected on three threes in six tries. Coby White added 20, Jevon Carter, 10, and Ayo Dosunmo had 14 for Chicago.

The Bulls shot 53% from the floor and connected on 16 threes. Thompson made five threes, and the Warriors as a team had 11. 

The Warriors had seven players in double figures. Curry finished with 15 but did not score in the fourth quarter. Thompson finished with 25, and Green almost had a triple-double. Green had 11 points, nine rebounds, and 12 assists. Kuninga had 19, Podzienski 11, Moses Moodey 10, and Chris Paul 15. The Warriors shot 45% from the floor and made 11 threes in 42 attempts. 

The Warriors welcome the San Antonio Spurs to the Chase Center on Saturday night. The fans will see the Spurs’ rookie sensation, Victor Wembanyama, in action. Wembanyama is 20 years old and stands seven feet four inches tall. He is averaging almost 21 points a game. The game will start at 5:30 pm.