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Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Warriors head back to Utah for make up game and relive passing of coach Milojevic

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) takes a jump shot against the Phoenix Suns guard Devon Booker (right) in the second half at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sat Feb 10, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara:

#1 You would have never know the Golden State Warriors were a tenth place team in the Western Conference as they won their fourth game in a row against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

#2 Warrior guard Stephen Curry hit a three point shot with 0.7 second left to get the Warriors past the Suns with a one point 113-112 win.

#3 The Suns are no easy task they have Kevin Durant who scored with 24 points and Devon Booker who led the Suns in scoring with 32 points. It was an effort but the Suns fell short.

#4 Barbara talk about how important Jonathan Kuminga has been for the Warriors 21 points finished second in scoring and behind Stephen Curry it’s hard to believe the Warriors could trade Kuminga if that’s possible?

#5 Warriors are in Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz tonight at 6:00pm this was the site of the passing of assistant coach Dejan Milojevich who died after having dinner with the players and coaches on Jan 17th. This is a make up game as the Warriors were supposed to play the Jazz the next night. They might have to relive that moment a little bit as they head into Salt Lake City.

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

Curry Magic Spells Final Second Win For Golden State 113-112; Defeat Suns at Chase Center

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) hits a basket to put the Warriors ahead of the Phoenix Suns and guard Devon Booker (right) in the second half at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sat Feb 10, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Friday night Chase Center was rocking as the Golden State Warriors (25-25) took on the Phoenix Suns (31-21). With the clock running very close to empty, Warriors guard Stephen Curry pulled off yet another “miracle shot” hitting a 33-foot three point jumper for a 113-112 win. 

This game a was real see-saw affair with the Warriors hanging on for the win. The Curry shot could very easily be his shot of the year. This was another clutch game for the team and sent the Warrior’s record to the .500 mark (25-25).

This was a wild game from the very beginning to the very end. It was a see-saw game and after the first 12 minutes the Warriors were on top 33-28. The Suns took the second quarter 30-26 but trailed at halftime. The Warriors led by a single point after two quarters 59-58.

The battle continued into the third quarter with the Suns winning it by a single digit 25-24. The Warriors held onto the lead going into the fourth quarter 84-82. This was a real nail-biter but Golden State took it up another level in the final quarter of the game. 

The Suns took the fourth quarter by a single digit 30-29. Golden State hung onto this game winning by the score of 113-112. The fourth quarter in itself was exciting, but the manner in which it came to a close was a real barn burner. 

It all hinged on Curry and what he could do with 7.1 seconds left on the game clock. Time and time again this guy has come up clutch and this game was no exception-a 33-foot jumper for the win. Golden State has now improved to 25-25 and now sits in 11th place in the Western Conference. This was their sixth win in seven games.

This game was filled with tension to the very end. There was a last-minute foul called that was reviewed and the Warriors would go on to win. The monster shot from Curry was the deal buster. He would finish with 30 points, the team high. 

Jonathan Kuminga shot for 21 points. It was another quiet game for Klay Thompson finishing with 5 points and 1 rebound. Gary Payton returned to the court after missing the last 16 games with a left hamstring strain. 

He had a great return game with 11 points and 4 rebounds. Both teams had 14 turnovers in an extremely fast-paced game. The Warriors had 17 three’s with Curry owning nine of them.

Draymond Green had avoided any technicals until tonight. He picked up a technical arguing about a foul call after a successful layup in the third quarter. He was seen exchanging words with Suns center Jusuf Nurkic who was hit in the face by Green back in December which led to his suspension.

Monday night the Warriors will take on the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 6:00 PM.   

Warriors Postpone Fridays Matchup Against the Dallas Mavericks

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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic who passed on Wed Jan 17, 2024 is seen here on Fri Oct 14, 2024 during practice preparing for a game against the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors have postponed their game against the Dallas Maverick for Fri Jan 19, 2024 (AP file photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Golden State Warriors are still reeling from the sudden loss of assistant coach Dejan Milojevi Wednesday morning from a diagnosed heart attack. Despite immense life-saving efforts Tuesday night, the medical staff was unable to save him due to the damage to his heart and he passed on Wednesday morning. 

In a world of an especially high-pressured environment like basketball he brought joy, light, energy and passion to all who had the pleasure of working with him. He will be immensely missed. 

This event shook the Warriors and their organization to the core. There were no apparent issues leading up to Milojevi’s cardiac event and the unexpected nature of his death tugged at the heart strings of the basketball world. 

The entire staff at Sports Radio joins the sports world in sending our heartfelt condolences to his wife Natasa and their young children; his son Nikola and daughter Masa. We stand with you and grieve with you in this time of unfathomable loss. 

This is the second game postponed since Dejan’s passing. The Wednesday night game vs the Utah Jazz was cancelled and tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks has also been cancelled as the team struggles with this harsh reality which will reverberate for some time. 

As the team deals with this loss there is no timeline for makeup games with Utah and Dallas. The next game that Golden State is scheduled for is not until next Wednesday January 24 against the Atlanta Hawks at Chase Center. 

The team has taken a week off in the wake of Dejan’s passing and taking the court again will indeed be a most difficult task especially their first game back without him.

Teams across the league honored Dejan at their games including the Celtics, Lakers, Pistons, Mavericks and the Raptors and more teams are certain to do the same. A moment of silence was observed at many of these games. He made such an enormous impact on so many in a life cut short but at the same time so well-lived.  

Totally unexpected events such as the death of Dejan Milojevi has left his family, his team and millions of fans as well as the sports world in a daze coping to accept and cope with the loss. Thoughts from around the world send strength and prayers to the Warriors and his family, clinging to all that Dejan brought to his sport and thanking him for all the contributions, the joy and the love he demonstrated everyday.   

Barbara Mason is a Golden State Warriors beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast with Jerry Feitelberg: Warriors cancel game against Mavericks on Friday night

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Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic passes the ball before an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in San Francisco. Milojević has been hospitalized in Salt Lake City after suffering a medical emergency on Tuesday night, the team said Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. The seriousness of the situation led the NBA to postpone Wednesday’s game between the Warriors and the Utah Jazz. (AP Photo/Darren Yamashita, File)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with Jerry F:

#1 Jerry, You have worked as a trainer with the Oakland A’s before and are familiar with medical emergencies. Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic 46, whose a native Serbian suffered a cardiac related illness according to numerous European news outlets.

#2 Jerry apparently this happened at a private dinner in Salt Lake City with the players present the shock that something like this causes no doubt no one was thinking about basketball?

#3 The Warriors have had a laundry list of problems all season long now coach Milojevic’s medical emergency will be the forefront of concern for the Warriors it’s just been that rough of a season for Golden State.

#4 Milojevic joined head coach Steve Kerr and the Warriors during the 2021 season this is his third season with Golden State and is very popular in the NBA circles and is close to native Serbian Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets.

#5 The Warriors game for Wednesday was postponed due to coach Milojevic’s medical emergency and the Warriors next game is postponed for this Friday against the Dallas Mavericks.

Join Jerry Feitelberg for the Golden State Warriors podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Continue To Roll Beating Washington Wizards 143-131; Sabonis gets another triple double for Sac

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The Washington Wizards center Mike Muscala (35) guards the Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (7) in the first quarter at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Mon Dec 18, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Monday night the Sacramento Kings (16-9) continued to rock and roll beating the Washington Wizards (4-22) at Golden 1 Center 143-131. De’Aaron Fox was back on the court and finished with 30 points. Domantas Sabonis had his 35th triple double with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. Keegan Murray had another great game with 25 points. Sacramento came away with seven turnovers and this game could not have gone better for Sacramento.

Game recap: The Wizards took the lead after one quarter of basketball 31-27 but the Kings were just getting warmed up. Sacramento powered through the second quarter winning it 39-25. The Kings led at the half 66-56.

Sacramento continued to push in the third quarter extending their lead to 112-91. They won the quarter 46-35. The Kings cooled off in the fourth quarter missing a lot of shots and ended up losing the quarter. The Wizards won the fourth quarter 40-31. Sacramento had a 21 point lead at the end of the third giving up nine points in the fourth quarter but winning the game 143-131.

The Kings now sit in fourth place in the Western Conference. They have won four of their last five games. Fox finished with 30 points and Murray had another terrific game scoring 25 points. Six Kings had scored in double digits in this game. Sabonis had his 35th triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. 

The triple-double was his 17th in a King uniform, the most in the franchise’s Sacramento era. The Kings protected the ball well throughout the entire game with only seven turnovers. It was an outstanding evening for the Sacramento Kings.

The Wizard’s Jordan Poole matched his career high with eight 3 pointers scoring 28 points in total. Kyle Kuzma added 27 points. Washington is really struggling right now having lost 17 of their last 19 games. They did tie up this game in the second quarter 40 apiece but that was as close as they would get for the rest of the game.

Post game notes: Monday night the Kings took on the Wizards at Golden 1 Center. Fox was back on the court after missing the last game against the Utah Jazz. The Kings were still basking in the glow of the amazing game that Murray had last Saturday. Watching Murray hit 12 three’s and finishing with a career-high 47 points is a memory that will go down in the 2023-24 season. He is really coming into his own. The Kings were able to contain Jordan Poole (28 pts) who always poses a threat and Kyle Kuzma (27 pts) always makes an impact. The Kings are on a roll right now and have continued down that path in this game.

Wednesday night, the Sacramento Kings take on the Boston Celtics at Golden 1 Center. The Celtics are in first place in the Eastern Conference. This will be a great matchup for Sacramento. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Murray’s 47 & franchise record 12 3s was string music for the Kings,while Jazz was out of Tune,126-104

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Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) scores over the Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji in the second half at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sat Dec 16, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings (15-9) performed Royal Music in the California State capital, by defeating the Utah Jazz (9-17) Saturday Night 126-104, without their sly Fox.

Sacramento entered the game without the best player, De’Aaron Fox. He was out with a right shoulder injury from their previous game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Keegan Murray more than made up the slack of his absence.

Kings’ center Damontasa Sabonis went on a personal 4-0 run to start off the contest. That initial lead lasted the remaining 37 minutes of regulation.. The home team sat comfortably on their throne the whole evening.

Sabonis ended the first 12 minutes with 10 points and four rebounds. After one, the Kings had a 12-point lead, 35-23. Collin Sexton and Simone Fontecchio both tallied 7 points for the visitors.

Quarter number two, the aforementioned Murray started to heat up immensely from beyond the arc. He added three more to the two he hit in the first quarter, and scored 13 points during the second 12 minutes.

By intermission, Murray had 19 points and shot a sizzling 5-6 from 3=point land. Sabonis chipped in 14 points and seven rebounds, while Harrison Barnes gave the team 12 points. The Kings had the same advantage (12) as they did after onew, because both teams scored 27 points in the second period. 62-50, Kings at recess.

In the third quarter, Murray was En Fuego! He hit a franchise record 7 threes in the stanza, breaking the previous record (6) shared by two players. His 26 points during the third 12 eclipsed Mitch Richmond’s record (25).

During the 36 minutes of gameplay Murray made an NBA record 11 consecutive 3s, shot 15-19 & 12-13 from three and had 45 points. The team outscored the Jazz by 18, and took their largest lead of 30, 106-76 at the 3/4 mark of the game.

The fourth quarter was just a formality, as the Kings essentially led from wire to wire after Sabonas scored the first two points of the game. The only drama was would Murray get 50?

Keegan ended up 1-4 from the field and 0-2 from behind the 3-point line in the final segment, finishing with a career-high 47 points. There was a bit of controversy when Coach Mike Brown pulled him from the game, to the dismay of the packed Golden1 Center.

When I queried them both about that moment, they both were ok with the decision. Coach Brown said that he gave him a chance to get 50, but he missed both three attempts. Murray was content with his career high and multiple records.

At the final horn/whistle, the Kings win their second in a row and crown the Jazz by 21, 125-104.

The Kings are next in action on Monday, December 18, as they host the Washington Wizards at 7 PM PST. The Jazz head back to Salt Lake City on the same date to host the Brooklyn Nets at 6 PM MST

Kings Soar as Thunder Falls: A Basketball Overture in Sacramento 128-123

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The Sacramento Kings De’Aaron Fox (5) goes for the layup against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Thu Dec 14, 2023 (photo by Mauricio Segura/Sports Radio Service & Golden Bay Times)

By Mauricio Segura

SACRAMENTO–The second place Oklahoma City Thunder (15-8), entered the Golden One Center Arena in Sacramento with an unyielding determination to depart in their chartered plane with a triumphant “W” etched into the stat book. After all, they had already lost eight in a row to the Sacramento Kings (14-9), another loss would be unacceptable.

Little did they know that as their plane soared over the downtown area later that night, all they would witness out of their windows would be a vibrant purple beam piercing through the star-filled sky, a radiant reminder that the “W” fell from their grasps once again to the mighty Kings with a score of 128-123.

The court served as the dramatic stage for a clash of titans of sorts, featuring the league’s standout point guards – Sac Town’s De’Aaron Fox and the Thunders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The duo delivered performances that merited a standing ovation, leaving an indelible mark on the hardwood.

Fox notched an impressive 41 points (marking the third occasion this season with 40+ points), seven assists, three rebounds, and a flurry of five 3-pointers. On the opposing end, Gilgeous-Alexander showcased his own brand of brilliance, culminating in 43 points, nine assists, six rebounds, and a near-perfect 16 for 18 at the free-throw line.

The Thunder thundered into action right from the tip-off, with Gilgeous-Alexander unleashing a torrent of 14 points in the opening quarter, affording his team a slender one-point lead. Yet, the Kings, orchestrating unparalleled teamwork with the likes of Domantas Sabonis, Keon Ellis, and Malik Monk in the second quarter, surged past the 50% shooting mark, claiming a 59-53 lead as halftime buzzer radiated throughout the G1 Center.

This momentum seamlessly continued into the second half, where the Kings maintained their steady flow while Gilgeous-Alexander valiantly attempted to shoulder his team’s fortunes. Jalen Williams struggled, converting only 2 of his 14 attempts, and Chet Holmgren, finding his rhythm with three successful shots in the fourth quarter, added a layer of hope that proved too late in coming.

As the clock dwindled to 2:03 remaining, the Thunder found themselves trailing by a mere four points. Despite Holmgren’s final desperate shot when the outcome was already decided.

On the Kings’ side of the court, the triumph featured Sabonis, contributing 18 points and an impressive 16 rebounds, Monk adding another 18 to his name, and Ellis capping off the night with a career-high and smile-inducing 17 points.

Thursday’s game was the first of six in this current homestand. The Utah Jazz will be in town this Saturday, tip-off will be at 7:00 pm.

Mauricio Segura has been a Bay Area sportswriter & photographer for the past 20 years, covering baseball, soccer, football, and basketball. He’s contributed articles for Area Chica Magazine, The Baseball Analyst Quarterly, and various newspapers. He currently publishes an online sports and entertainment website called Golden Bay Times and is the graphics and art Director for the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings host Warriors Friday night in home opener at Golden 1

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Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) takes a jump shot over the Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) in first half action at Delta Center in Salt Lake Center on Wed Oct 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Kings podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 The Sacramento Kings Harrison Barnes impressed on opening night in Salt Lake City with a leading 33 points to help defeat the Utah Jazz on Wednesday evening.

#2 The game wasn’t even close as the Kings crushed the Jazz 130-114. The Kings got scoring help from Domantas Sabonis with 22 points and 12 rebounds and De’Aaron Fox scored 12 points.

#3 The Kings Malik Monk was impressive coming off the bench with seven assists. The Kings were firing on all pistons hitting amazing 46% on three pointers going 19-51.

#4 The Kings Keegan Murray said that the team did a close study on the Jazz and game preparation was key in the win. Murray hit four three pointers and and had 15 points for his offensive contribution.

#5 The Kings now face the Golden State Warriors Friday night at the Golden 1 Center for the Kings home opener. The Warrior are coming off a 108-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns last Wednesday night. How do you see this match up?

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

Kings defeat Jazz 130-114 in Salt Lake City

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By Mary Anne

The Sacramento Kings took on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Kings defeated the Jazz 130-114 at Delta Center. Sacramento improved to 1-0, while Utah fell to 1-0 to open the 2023-24 NBA season.

Harrison Barnes led the Kings with 33 points and four rebounds and was 11-for-16 from the field goal line. Domantas Sabonis recorded 22 points and 12 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox scored 18 points and six assists. Mailk Monk added ten points and seven assists.

The Kings’ starting lineup featured De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, and Domantas Sabonis. Fox got his first bucket of the season early in the first quarter. In addition, Sabonis capitalized on a three-pointer opportunity in the first. The Kings ended the first on a 12-4 run and led 32-24 over the Jazz.

The Kings continued to succeed in the second quarter. Chris Duarte made his first regular season bucket, Harrison Barnes poured in the points, and Sacramento went back-to-back from three-point land.

The Kings led the Jazz 72-58 at the end of the first half. Harrison Barnes had 27 points and four rebounds and 10-for-11 from the field goal line and 5-for-5 from the three-point line — the most points in a first half in the opening game of the season by a Kings player since the 1996-97 NBA season, passing Kevin Martin, who had 24 at the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 28, 2009.

The Kings reached the 100-point plateau in the third quarter. Malik Monk’s noteworthy dunk helped the Kings to a 20-point lead, 102-82, with 40 seconds left in the third. The Kings led the Jazz 105-87 after three quarters.

The Kings maintained composure in the fourth quarter. Domantas Sabonis waited patiently around three Jazz defenders to shoot his shot, which hit the rim, late in the fourth. The Kings beat the Jazz 130-114.

Notes
Kings’ injury update
Chris Duarte (left knee) is available, while Trey Lyles (left calf strain) and Jalen Slawson (illness) are out.

Up Next
The Kings will return home to host the Golden State Warriors on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Pacific.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings open season in Utah Wednesday night against Jazz

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Sacramento Kings rookie Colby Jones (20) scored 19 against the Utah Jazz at the Golden One Center in Sacramento on Thu Oct 18, 2023 (@SacramentoKings photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Jeremiah, in last night’s final pre season game against the Utah Jazz the Sacramento Kings had a sloppy first quarter. They were missing pivots, the defense wasn’t effective, and they were grateful to Malik Monk who scored seven points in the quarter.

#2 In the second quarter of the game the Kings held onto the ball and made better decisions on passing the ball. The Kings picked up 27 points to the Jazz’ 23. The Kings JaVale McGee led with 12 points to the Jazz’ Colin Sexton who had 14 points.

#3 The Kings in the third quarter went back to playing sloppy basketball, they got out of sink and regrouped later in the quarter by scoring 25 points but let down on defense as the Jazz came away with 36 points.

#4 The Kings in the fourth quarter had to make a comeback and later traded baskets to keep pace with the Jazz. If it weren’t for Monk leading with 23 points total for the game and the Kings scoring 37 points for the fourth quarter. it would have been difficult to stay ahead of the Jazz. The Kings win the final exhibition game 116-113.

#5 Kings face the Jazz again, this time in Utah for opening night Wed Oct 25th for a 6:00pm PT tip. How ready to do you see the Kings going into opening night?

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