The Sacramento Kings (16-27) were playing well in the third quarter, hanging tough with one of the league’s elite teams. And then Klay Thompson decided to put on a show. Thompson rattled off an NBA record 37 points in the third, hitting all 13 of his shots, including 9-of-9 from behind the arc. The Warriors’ (36-6) starting shooting guard finished with 52 points on the night, as Golden State handed Sacramento their sixth straight loss by a final of 126-101.
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOybMf5_Rzw]Music Credit: Ronald Jenkees – Guitar Sound
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What to watch
1. 48-minute effort
When the Kings sleepwalk, they set themselves up to fall. DeMarcus Cousins and others have admitted this season that the team’s effort has been uneven for stretches, but eventually their actions must follow their words. As Cousins says himself, “Be a professional.”
2. Working for looks
Golden State sports the league’s best opponent field goal percentage (42.1) and ranks second in blocks. The Kings will get few easy looks in the paint, so they’ll have to swing the ball around and test the Warriors’ airtight rotations.
3. Transition defense
Anyone who’s followed the Warriors for more than five minutes knows they love to step on the gas. They lead the league in fast break points, and averaged 22 in the two wins versus the Kings. Sacramento must remain composed when facing the stampede head on.
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