Sacramento Kings game wrap: Kings get the edge on Golden State 124-123

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is defended by the Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) in the first quarter at Golden 1 in Sacramento on Tue Nov 28, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Tuesday night. The Kings returned home after a long road trip around the US. The Kings played well on the trip, going 4-2. However, an unfriendly opponent welcomed the Kings back home after four days off.

The Golden State Warriors were in town to face the Kings on Tuesday with a 7 PM PST tip-off. The Kings last played on the 24th against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Kings would win the game and clinch West Group C in the in-season tournament 124-123.

In the first quarter, the Kings played poorly. The Kings defense was atrocious in the first quarter, as they allowed the Warriors to score 37 points in the first quarter. The Kings defense was nonexistent, and the offense couldn’t pick up the slack as the Kings scored 29 points in the quarter.

The Kings were struggling again against the team that had appeared unbeatable by the Kings this season. The Kings would look for a spark in the second quarter to get back on track.

The Kings could have started the second quarter better. The Warriors expanded the lead early in the second quarter to 15 points with 6:12 to go in the half. The Kings were leaving much to be desired on the court in a big matchup on TNT.

The Kings needed help to get any rhythm going on the offensive end of the floor. The Warriors outscored the Kings in the second quarter 35-26. The Kings were down 72-55 heading into halftime. It was an embarrassing performance from the Kings in the first half. The Kings would look for any answer in the third quarter to make this a game.

In the third quarter, the Kings didn’t play much better to start the quarter. The Kings looked lifeless on the offensive end of the floor. However, the Kings did battle and got a few points black. The Kings outscored the Warriors 40-32 in the third quarter to come back a bit in the game.

The Kings would go into the game’s final quarter trailing 104-95. In the fourth quarter, the Kings would need to play some defense for the first time in the game to have a chance to win.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings made it a game. The Kings stormed back with an intensity not seen all game to make things interesting down the stretch. The Kings would win the game 124-123. The Kings offense was able to score 29 points in the fourth quarter. However, the difference was the Kings defense. The Kings defense held the Warriors to 19 points in the final 12 minutes.

The defense was the difference in the game for the Kings as they got their first win of the season against the Warriors. Malik Monk proved invaluable down the stretch as he hit the game’s last shot with seven seconds left to seal the deal.

The Warriors took the ball down the court with no timeouts, and Steph Curry missed a deep contested three-pointer to lose the game. The Kings were led in the victory by De’Aaron Fox, who had 29 points. Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 29 points each.

The Kings also clinched West Group C in the NBA in-season tournament with the victory. They will host the Pelicans in the knockout round on Monday at 7 PM PST.

Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on the LA Clippers on Wednesday at 7 PM PST. The Kings will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

Golden State Warriors game wrap: Kings rally nip Warriors 124-123 at Golden 1; Fox leads Kings in scoring with 29 pts

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis is defended by the Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Tue Nov 28, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The Golden State Warriors (8-10) squared off against the Sacramento Kings (10-6) for the third time this season. The Warriors won both heavily contested games. Tuesday night’s game was another thriller, but the Sacramento Kings turned the tables on the Warriors as they returned from a 17-point halftime deficit to nip them 124-123.

It was truly a tale of two halves. The Warriors scored 72 points in the first two-quarters of play. The Warriors big three of guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson had their game going. Wiggins tallied 18, Thompson 17, and Curry 16. The Warriors had the Kings on their heels.

At one point in the first half, Golden State led by 24. Sacramento rallied late in the second period to finish the first half trailing 72-55. The Warriors held Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox to nine points. The only scorer in double-figures for Sacramento was Harrison Barnes, a former Warrior, with 12.

As fans of the NBA know, good teams can overcome a big deficit. The Kings have a high-powered offense led by Fox and Sabonis. The Warriors contained Sabonis for the entire game but did not have an answer for Fox, Kevin Huerter, or Malik Monk. The Kings’ head coach, Mike Brown, a defensive specialist, had his team ready to slow the Warriors’ offense in the third quarter.

The Warriors did score 32 points, but the Kings put 40 on the board to trail by nine, 104-95 at the end of the quarter. The Warriors helped the Kings as they continued to commit too many fouls. The Kings had 20 free throws in the period. The Warriors were also sloppy as they turned the ball over too many times, not only in the third quarter, but two late turnovers in the last 50 seconds of the fourth quarter cost them the game.

The Kings outscored the Warriors 29-19 in the fourth quarter to win. The Kings continued to chip away at the Warriors advantage. The Kings went ahead 111-110 late in the quarter. It was their first lead since early in the first quarter. The Warriors answered the challenge to take the lead by six, 121-115.

Fox hit a three to cut the lead to three. Andrew Wiggins made a two-point bucket to make it 123-119. With about 50 seconds left, Curry made a bad pass that led to the Kings making it a one-point game, 123-122. The Warriors had the ball. However, Draymond Green made another turnover. The Kings took the ball down and scored to go ahead 124-123. The Kings’ defense held to give them the victory.

Game Notes- With the loss, the W’s drop to 8-10. The Kings improved to 10-7. The Kings are now the top seed in their division for the in-season tournament.

The Warriors lost Chris Paul after the first quarter to soreness in his leg. Gary Payton II had to leave the game with a leg injury.

Wiggins and Curry led the team with 29 points each. Klay Thompson finished with 20. Moses Moody had 11, and Dario Saric ten.

Fox had 29 points and ten boards for Sacramento. Huerter and Monk each added 21 points. The Kings went to the free-throw line 42 times. They scored 26 points off Warrior turnovers.

The Warriors return home to the Chase Center to host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. The game will start at 7 p.m.

One Market Street Restaurant podcast: 49ers preparing for Eagles rematch; Warriors-Kings battle at Golden 1 in Sacramento; plus great dinning

Podcasting from One Market Restaurant in downtown San Francisco on Mon Nov 27, 2023 from left to right, Amaury Pi Gonzalez (lead play by play announcer Oakland A’s), Lee Leonard (producer), Toyna Pitts (One Market Restaurant Sommelier), David Zizmor (talk show host), Bill Gould (Sports Radio Service contributor), and Mauricio Segura (podcast contributor) photo from Mauricio Segura

One Market Street Restaurant in downtown San Francisco podcast with David Zizmor, Amaury Pi Gonzalez, Mauricio Segura, Bill Gould, and Lee Leonard (producer). Our thanks to our host Larry Bouchard general manager and partner and Toyna Pitts Wine Director/Sommelier. It’s Larry who says about One Market “With a history of serving quality cuisine in an ideal city location, One Market Restaurant has been a popular force on the dining scene since opening,” says Bouchard. “One of the most important aspects of my job is to make sure that we continue to surpass our guests’ expectations and raise the bar in terms of excellence in cuisine and service.”

Come try some of One Market Street’s favorites the Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Tombo Tuna Salad, House Ground All Natural Burger, 12 Hour Smoked Beef Brisket, Grilled Idaho Trout or Grilled Flat Iron Steak.

We’ll be reviewing the One Market Street menu favorites with our hosts here at One Market tonight. For a delicious lunch or dinner dine at one of downtown San Francisco’s favorites One Market Restaurant.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders just couldn’t do enough to get back in game Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Jakobi Meyers (right) tries to outrun the Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (left) in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 In the first half of Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs were knotted up 14-14 and it looked as if the Raiders were going gain ground on the Chiefs.

#2 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell had 240 yards and a touchdown. O’Connell is the quarterback that the Raiders are hoping that could be their future.

#3 Raiders running back Josh Jacobs with 20 carries, 110 yards, and one touchdown. He was key in the first half in the Raiders scoring.

#4 Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers six receptions, 79 yards, one touchdown, the Raiders played good enough to win this game but as we were talking in the second half the Chiefs had a game plan but talking about Meyers he picked up a touchdown in this one on Sunday.

#5 The Raiders have the bye week on Sun Dec 3 and will return to action in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 10th against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are without Kirk Cousins at quarterback and are starting are starting Josh Dobbs. The Vikings have won five of their last six games. They did lose their last game last Sunday to the Broncos and host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. How do you see the Raiders and Vikings matching up on the 10th?

Join Tony Renteria for the Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose State Controls Whole Game Beat North Dakota State 78-65

San Jose State Spartans had plenty to be happy about defeating the North Dakota State Bisons at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose on Mon Nov 27, 2023 (SJSU Spartans photo)

Monday, November 27th, 2023

By Troy Ewers 

San Jose, CA – The SJSU Spartans are back in San Jose after the Paradise Jam and face off against North Dakota State in non conference action. Paradise didn’t seem like a fleeting thing as the Spartans defeated the Bisons 78-65.

The first half San Jose State was in the lead the whole time, but only by a small margin. Almost the whole Spartans lineup was on the board, but it was Trey Anderson with seven points, who led the team in scoring. North Dakota State’s main problem was going 2-11 from three which left them fighting from behind even though they were out-rebounding the Spartans. By the end of the first half SJSU was up 32-27. 

The Spartans clicked on all cylinders in the second half and secured a victory the whole way through. Shooting 47.3% from the field and 45.8% from the three point line. Leading scorer Trey Anderson walked out with 21 points and MJ Amey Jr. locked in a double double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Scoring 78 points total the Spartans rolled North Dakota State by 13 points. 

The 5-2 San Jose State Spartans are feeling good after this game, but with only one day to rest it off, SJSU faces Cal Poly Novemer 29th in San Luis Obispo and they want to continue to close out games for W’s.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: A’s considering modeling Vegas park after Globe Life in Arlington

Talk of the Oakland A’s modeling their new Las Vegas ballpark after Globe Life Field in Arlington complete with retractable roof. The Las Vegas A’s park is expected to be completed by 2028. (photo from Ballparks of Baseball)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Amaury, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal the Oakland A’s are looking at Globe Life Field in Arlington as a blue print for their Tropicana Ball Park. Globe Life was built in 2020 has a full retractable roof and seats 40,000. The A’s last proposal said they would seat 30,000 fans at the Tropicana in Vegas.

#2 A retractable roof at the A’s Vegas ball park most likely will only be opened maybe 10-11 times a season as it gets up to 102-1110 during the summer month of June, July and August. If the A’s have a retractable roof it will be at the cost of $100 million.

#3 Amaury, the A’s if they have the retractable roof will be using the park not only for baseball but for multi purpose events like concerts and public events. The question is can the A’s sell out every event like they say they can for the next 30 years some would say it’s doubtful.

#4 According to Dave Sampson the former Miami Marlins team president who podcasts on the show “Nothing Personal” said that the A’s deal to Vegas is not done yet despite the owners voting 30-0. There are two things that could hold things up John Fisher the team owner still needs to come up with his share of the construction money for the Vegas ballpark. Fisher is hedging his hopes that financing will be from tourism. The Vegas fan base will be too small to support the A’s but visitors from out of town are who the A’s are hanging their hats on.

#5 The question as to where the A’s play after 2024 is still up in the air as the Oakland Coliseum is the best location for the A’s to play 2025-27 in. The A’s have explored minor league parks and Oracle Park in San Francisco as places to go to but still don’t have an answer yet.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

One Market Street Restaurant podcast; Talking NBA, NFL and great dining Mon Nov 27, 2023

Outside photo of One Market Restaurant in downtown San Francisco (photo by Open Table)

One Market Street Restaurant in downtown San Francisco podcast with David Zizmor, Amaury Pi Gonzalez, Mauricio Segura, Bill Gould, and Lee Leonard (producer). Our thanks to our host Larry Bouchard general manager and partner and Toyna Pitts Wine Director/Sommelier. It’s Larry who says about One Market “With a history of serving quality cuisine in an ideal city location, One Market Restaurant has been a popular force on the dining scene since opening,” says Bouchard. “One of the most important aspects of my job is to make sure that we continue to surpass our guests’ expectations and raise the bar in terms of excellence in cuisine and service.”

Come try some of One Market Street’s favorites the Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Tombo Tuna Salad, House Ground All Natural Burger, 12 Hour Smoked Beef Brisket, Grilled Idaho Trout or Grilled Flat Iron Steak.

We’ll be reviewing the One Market Street menu favorites with our hosts here at One Market tonight. For a delicious lunch or dinner dine at one of downtown San Francisco’s favorites One Market Restaurant.

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: Barracuda just couldn’t hold off Reign late in Saturday’s game

The San Jose Barracuda hosted the Ontario Reign at Tech CU in San Jose on Sat Nov 25, 2023 (@sjbarracuda photo)

On the SJ Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 The Ontario Reign erased a two-goal deficit with four unanswered goals to defeat the San Jose Barracuda 4-2 on Saturday afternoon at Tech CU Arena.

#2 San Jose finished their seven-game homestand with back-to-back losses. Ontario have won four in a row and have points in eight consecutive games as they swept the two-game series.

#3 Ontario went ahead seconds after killing off a penalty to start the third period. A giveaway inside the Reign zone by the ‘Cuda led to an odd man rush counterattack. Andre Lee found Akil Thomas with a rink wide pass and he buried a one-timer past Chrona for his third goal of the season at the 1:37 mark.

#4 Brandt Clarke concluded the scoring with an empty net goal, his fifth of the season with 28 seconds remaining in the game to ice the game for Ontario.

#5 San Jose finished the month of November when they take on the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Wednesday 11/29 at 7:00pm at Acrisure Arena.

Marko Ukalovic does the San Jose Barracuda podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Marko Ulkalovic does the San Jose Barracuda podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Green has no regrets on Gobert chokehold; Out to protect teammates

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors (back) with hand on Minnesota Timberwolves Rudy Gobert’s neck on Tue Nov 14, 2023 at the Chase Center in San Francisco has returned from his five game suspension on Sun Nov 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 Golden State Warrior guard Draymond Green speaking to the media after practice on Sunday said that he doesn’t live his life by regrets regarding the chokehold he had on the Minnesota Timberwolves Rudy Gobert.

#2 Green added that he would come to his teammates defense when needed and he wanted to protect Klay Thompson who was in scuffle Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels had hold of Thompson’s jersey and Green jumped in and ended up having Gorbet in a chokehold.

#3 Green’s five game suspension is over with and will return on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Green was asked about the history between him and Gorbert. Green said “Things can be interpreted how people want to interpret them. I’m not here to judge people’s interpretations or try and change them. They are what they are. I know that for me, I am always going to be there for my teammates.”

#4 Barbara with Green’s return will that help Golden State on the defensive and rebounding side of things the Warriors had been playing .500 ball without Green in the line up.

#5 Warriors are in Sacramento on Tuesday night at Golden 1, the Kings have won seven of their last ten games they defeated the Timberwolves in their last game on 124-11 on Friday night. How do you see this match up for Tuesday night in Sacramento?

Join Barbara Mason for the Warriors podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Notre Dame crushes Stanford 56-23; Game was over by third quarter

Stanford Cardinal quarterback Aston Daniels (14) takes off from a pursuing Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Marist Liufau (8) in first half action at Stanford Stadium on Sat Nov 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

On Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-3) dominated the Stanford Cardinal (3-9) pretty much from beginning to end at Stanford Stadium for a crushing 56-23 win. The Cardinal struggled to hold back the Notre Dame offense in the second and third quarter.

#2 Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman pretty much had his way with the Stanford defense throwing for 8-14 and 140 yards and two touchdowns.

#3 It was running back Audric Estime everytime he got the football he found daylight and lots of it scoring four touchdowns against a Stanford defense who tried to hold on but he was practically able to shake them off and scored four touchdowns.

#4 Stanford’s only double digit quarter was the first quarter when they scored 13 points but were shutdown shutdown the rest of the way scoring only a field goal in the second quarter and touchdown in the fourth quarter. Notre Dame just dominated on both sides of the football on Saturday night.

#5 Michael this concludes the Stanford football season where they lost their last six out of they’re last seven games to conclude the 2023 season for head coach Troy Taylor it was a season he hoped to get turned around but ended up well below .500 at 3-9.

Michael Roberson is a Stanford Cardinal beat writer for Stanford football and basketball at http://www.sportsradioservice.com