San Francisco, CA — The Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought 111-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a Pacific Division showdown at Chase Center, powered by a balanced offensive attack and timely defensive stops down the stretch. Stephen Curry led all scorers with 32 points, while Jimmy Butler added 24 points and seven rebounds as the Warriors held off a late Sacramento surge to improve to 3-1 on the young season.

Match Overview

The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip, with neither team able to build a double-digit lead until the fourth quarter. Golden State used a 10-2 run midway through the third period to take a 95-85 advantage, but the Kings responded with a 12-4 spurt of their own to cut the deficit to two with just over four minutes remaining. From there, the Warriors leaned on their veteran core to close out the win.

• First Quarter: Warriors 28, Kings 25
• Second Quarter: Warriors 30, Kings 28
• Third Quarter: Warriors 27, Kings 26
• Fourth Quarter: Warriors 26, Kings 27
• Final: Warriors 111, Kings 106

Golden State shot 48.8% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, while Sacramento countered with 46.2% shooting overall but struggled from deep, hitting just 32.1% of their attempts. The Warriors also won the rebounding battle 46-42 and forced 15 Kings turnovers, which they converted into 19 points.

Key Moments

The game turned in the final two minutes. With the Warriors clinging to a 105-103 lead, Curry dribbled into a step-back three-pointer over Keegan Murray to push the advantage to five. On the ensuing possession, Draymond Green stripped Domantas Sabonis in the paint, leading to a fast-break layup by Butler that sealed the win. Sacramento had one last chance to tie, but Zach LaVine’s contested three from the wing rimmed out with 12 seconds left, and Curry iced the game with two free throws.

Earlier, the Kings had taken a 78-76 lead late in the third quarter after a 7-0 run capped by a LaVine pull-up jumper. But Golden State answered immediately with a Curry three and a Butler and-one, reclaiming momentum for good.

Tactical Story

The Warriors’ motion offense gave the Kings fits all night, as Golden State repeatedly used off-ball screens and backdoor cuts to generate open looks. Curry’s gravity opened driving lanes for Butler and Jonathan Kuminga, who finished with 14 points off the bench. Defensively, the Warriors switched aggressively on pick-and-rolls, forcing Sacramento to rely on isolation plays late in the shot clock.

Sacramento’s best offense came through Sabonis in the high post, where he facilitated handoffs and found cutters. However, the Kings’ three-point shooting woes prevented them from fully capitalizing on Sabonis’s playmaking. Malik Monk provided a spark with 15 points off the bench, but Sacramento’s starters combined to shoot just 4-of-18 from beyond the arc.

Standout Players

• Stephen Curry (GSW): 32 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 6-of-13 from three — including the dagger step-back in the clutch.
• Jimmy Butler (GSW): 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals — dominant in the mid-range and at the free-throw line (10-of-11).
• Draymond Green (GSW): 8 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 blocks — anchored a defense that held Sacramento to 106 points.
• Zach LaVine (SAC): 28 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds — kept the Kings within striking distance with tough shot-making.
• Domantas Sabonis (SAC): 20 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists — his usual double-double, but he committed 5 turnovers.
• Keegan Murray (SAC): 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks — efficient inside but quiet from three (1-of-5).

Season Impact and What’s Next

With the win, Golden State moves to 3-1 and remains unbeaten at home, tightening its grip on the early Pacific Division standings. The Warriors have now won three straight against Sacramento dating back to last season, a streak they will look to extend when the two teams meet again in December. Sacramento falls to 2-2 and continues to search for consistency on the perimeter.

The Kings will look to bounce back when they host the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Warriors hit the road for a matchup against the Phoenix Suns. For Golden State, the victory reinforces their championship aspirations: when Curry and Butler are clicking and Green is controlling the defense, they remain one of the toughest teams in the NBA to close out. For Sacramento, the loss is a reminder that despite Sabonis’s interior dominance, they need more reliable three-point shooting to compete with the West’s elite.