De’Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray help Kings eliminate Warriors from playoff contention
Sacramento Kings: FINAL: Kings vanquish the Warriors, 118-94. 👑 Keegan Murray: 32 PTS, 9 REB 👑 De’Aaron Fox: 24 PTS, 6 AST 👑 Domantas Sabonis: 16 PTS, 12 REB 👑 Harrison Barnes: 17 PTS, 4 REB
Source: Twitter @SacramentoKings
Source: Twitter @SacramentoKings
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox & Keegan Murray show Keon Ellis love after his huge postseason debut. pic.twitter.com/VAyqlLH8mE – 1:40 AM
De’Aaron Fox & Keegan Murray show Keon Ellis love after his huge postseason debut. pic.twitter.com/VAyqlLH8mE – 1:40 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox on a big win, Keon Ellis and the development of Keegan Murray: pic.twitter.com/M1WzXp7bPD – 1:35 AM
De’Aaron Fox on a big win, Keon Ellis and the development of Keegan Murray: pic.twitter.com/M1WzXp7bPD – 1:35 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“His teammates have backed him all year, we’ve backed him all year. It’s just a matter of time…” -Mike Brown on empowering Keegan Murray to have a game like tonight – 1:17 AM
“His teammates have backed him all year, we’ve backed him all year. It’s just a matter of time…” -Mike Brown on empowering Keegan Murray to have a game like tonight – 1:17 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“The brights were as bright as they could be and he stepped up and delivered.” -Mike Brown on Keegan Murray – 1:11 AM
“The brights were as bright as they could be and he stepped up and delivered.” -Mike Brown on Keegan Murray – 1:11 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox shows respect to the Warriors dynasty. pic.twitter.com/Dq9N7n9Xq4 – 1:08 AM
De’Aaron Fox shows respect to the Warriors dynasty. pic.twitter.com/Dq9N7n9Xq4 – 1:08 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I think they’ve been great for the sport, they’ve been great for the basketball world.” -De’Aaron Fox on the Warriors.
“They definitely had a hell of a run if this is the end.” – 1:05 AM
“I think they’ve been great for the sport, they’ve been great for the basketball world.” -De’Aaron Fox on the Warriors.
“They definitely had a hell of a run if this is the end.” – 1:05 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
“We tell Keegan not to smile because every time he smiles, he misses.”
– De’Aaron Fox – 12:59 AM
“We tell Keegan not to smile because every time he smiles, he misses.”
– De’Aaron Fox – 12:59 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“He’s not afraid of the moment, not afraid of the moment at all.”
-De’Aaron Fox on Keon Ellis – 12:57 AM
“He’s not afraid of the moment, not afraid of the moment at all.”
-De’Aaron Fox on Keon Ellis – 12:57 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Keegan Murray helps the Kings keep their season alive 👏 pic.twitter.com/0a2fIbYt54 – 12:55 AM
Keegan Murray helps the Kings keep their season alive 👏 pic.twitter.com/0a2fIbYt54 – 12:55 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“The first play was for me and we just kinda kept going to that.”
-Keegan Murray – 12:50 AM
“The first play was for me and we just kinda kept going to that.”
-Keegan Murray – 12:50 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Keegan Murray tonight:
32 PTS
9 REB
8-13 3P
Had more points and threes than the Splash Bros combined. statmuse.com/nba/player/kee… – 12:33 AM
Keegan Murray tonight:
32 PTS
9 REB
8-13 3P
Had more points and threes than the Splash Bros combined. statmuse.com/nba/player/kee… – 12:33 AM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Keegan Murray looked a lot like a young Klay Thompson tonight. – 12:32 AM
Keegan Murray looked a lot like a young Klay Thompson tonight. – 12:32 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Kerr, finally, waives the white flag on the season. But not before Keegan Murray hits his 8th 3-pointer – 12:30 AM
Kerr, finally, waives the white flag on the season. But not before Keegan Murray hits his 8th 3-pointer – 12:30 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Keegan Murray has SEVEN 3s 🔥
(via @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/nUbibM0Fuz – 12:24 AM
Keegan Murray has SEVEN 3s 🔥
(via @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/nUbibM0Fuz – 12:24 AM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
The Warriors give up 37 points in the third and trail 91-75 heading into the fourth quarter. Allowed the Kings to shoot 78% from 3 — Sac’s 2nd-best 3-point percentage in a quarter this season, per @ESPNStatsInfo
De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray have a combined 50 points. – 12:03 AM
The Warriors give up 37 points in the third and trail 91-75 heading into the fourth quarter. Allowed the Kings to shoot 78% from 3 — Sac’s 2nd-best 3-point percentage in a quarter this season, per @ESPNStatsInfo
De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray have a combined 50 points. – 12:03 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Really tough night for the “Kings should have drafted Jaden Ivey” crowd.
Keegan Murray: 26 points, 6/10 3PT, 7 rebs, 32 minutes (and counting) – 11:58 PM
Really tough night for the “Kings should have drafted Jaden Ivey” crowd.
Keegan Murray: 26 points, 6/10 3PT, 7 rebs, 32 minutes (and counting) – 11:58 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Keegan Murray buries his 6th triple of the night. He’s up to 26 points now on 6/10 from beyond the arc. – 11:57 PM
Keegan Murray buries his 6th triple of the night. He’s up to 26 points now on 6/10 from beyond the arc. – 11:57 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox is COOKING.
24 points, 11/20 FG, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals – 11:51 PM
De’Aaron Fox is COOKING.
24 points, 11/20 FG, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals – 11:51 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Draymond Green & De’Aaron Fox have a discussion about what is and isn’t a foul. pic.twitter.com/EUgb2Q14na – 11:37 PM
Draymond Green & De’Aaron Fox have a discussion about what is and isn’t a foul. pic.twitter.com/EUgb2Q14na – 11:37 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Keegan Murray with his 5th 3-ball. The intensity is cranking up. Kings lead 64-57. – 11:35 PM
Keegan Murray with his 5th 3-ball. The intensity is cranking up. Kings lead 64-57. – 11:35 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Now, Curry is hunting Keegan Murray, which is what he did in the playoffs. In the first half, he was getting a screen and getting Murray off him – 11:35 PM
Now, Curry is hunting Keegan Murray, which is what he did in the playoffs. In the first half, he was getting a screen and getting Murray off him – 11:35 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Halftime
*Steph Curry 5 points, Klay Thompson 0.
*Possession battle: Kings 9 offensive rebounds. Warriors 9 turnovers. Shot attempts: Kings 52, Warriors 39.
*But Kings lead went from 16 to 4 because of a Kuminga surge and some 2Q GSW stops.
*Keegan Murray: 16 points – 11:17 PM
Halftime
*Steph Curry 5 points, Klay Thompson 0.
*Possession battle: Kings 9 offensive rebounds. Warriors 9 turnovers. Shot attempts: Kings 52, Warriors 39.
*But Kings lead went from 16 to 4 because of a Kuminga surge and some 2Q GSW stops.
*Keegan Murray: 16 points – 11:17 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings had a 14 point lead in that half, they lead the Warriors 54-50 at the break. Jonathan Kuminga gave Golden State a spark with 12 points to lead GSW. Kings get 16 from Keegan Murray, although he was held to just two points in the second quarter. – 11:16 PM
Kings had a 14 point lead in that half, they lead the Warriors 54-50 at the break. Jonathan Kuminga gave Golden State a spark with 12 points to lead GSW. Kings get 16 from Keegan Murray, although he was held to just two points in the second quarter. – 11:16 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
After scoring 14 points on 10 shots in the 1st quarter, Keegan Murray scores just 2 points on 2 shots in the 2nd quarter.
We’ve seen this before. A hot start and then either the Kings go away from him or he fades away. – 11:15 PM
After scoring 14 points on 10 shots in the 1st quarter, Keegan Murray scores just 2 points on 2 shots in the 2nd quarter.
We’ve seen this before. A hot start and then either the Kings go away from him or he fades away. – 11:15 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Really seeing how much Keegan Murray has improved as a defender in a year’s time. He was absolutely BBQ’d by Steph last year–although this isn’t the same Steph either. – 11:10 PM
Really seeing how much Keegan Murray has improved as a defender in a year’s time. He was absolutely BBQ’d by Steph last year–although this isn’t the same Steph either. – 11:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Possession battle in Sacramento
offensive rebounds: Kings 6 Warriors 0
turnovers: Kings 3 Warriors 5
Also, this is summer league Keegan Murray – 10:43 PM
Possession battle in Sacramento
offensive rebounds: Kings 6 Warriors 0
turnovers: Kings 3 Warriors 5
Also, this is summer league Keegan Murray – 10:43 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
After 1 in Sacramento: Warriors trail Kings 31-22.
-GSW ( turnovers) looks more bothered than underdog SAC
-Keegan Murray (14 pts, 4 3s) eating up the defense
-Rebounds: SAC 16, GSW 7
-2nd chance/FB points: SAC 9, GSW 0 – 10:43 PM
After 1 in Sacramento: Warriors trail Kings 31-22.
-GSW ( turnovers) looks more bothered than underdog SAC
-Keegan Murray (14 pts, 4 3s) eating up the defense
-Rebounds: SAC 16, GSW 7
-2nd chance/FB points: SAC 9, GSW 0 – 10:43 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Fourteen first quarter points for Keegan Murray. He averaged just 9.7 in the playoffs last season.
For the Warriors, they feel a little jittery and are bothered by Sac’s ball pressure — committing five turnovers. – 10:42 PM
Fourteen first quarter points for Keegan Murray. He averaged just 9.7 in the playoffs last season.
For the Warriors, they feel a little jittery and are bothered by Sac’s ball pressure — committing five turnovers. – 10:42 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Keegan Murray with a 14 point opening quarter, burying 4 triples in the period on 5/10 shooting (4/7 from 3). Kings lead the Warriors 31-22 – 10:40 PM
Keegan Murray with a 14 point opening quarter, burying 4 triples in the period on 5/10 shooting (4/7 from 3). Kings lead the Warriors 31-22 – 10:40 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
The Kings lead the Warriors 31-22 at the end of the 1st quarter. Golden State hasn’t seen this improved Sacramento defense.
Meanwhile, Keegan Murray has 14 points and 4 threes already. – 10:40 PM
The Kings lead the Warriors 31-22 at the end of the 1st quarter. Golden State hasn’t seen this improved Sacramento defense.
Meanwhile, Keegan Murray has 14 points and 4 threes already. – 10:40 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
1Q: Kings 31, Warriors 22
Keegan Murray has 14 points with four 3-pointers and the Kings have a 16-7 rebounding advantage. – 10:40 PM
1Q: Kings 31, Warriors 22
Keegan Murray has 14 points with four 3-pointers and the Kings have a 16-7 rebounding advantage. – 10:40 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Keegan Murray’s 14 first-quarter points were crucial for the Kings, who lead 31-22. – 10:40 PM
Keegan Murray’s 14 first-quarter points were crucial for the Kings, who lead 31-22. – 10:40 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
tell you what, that Keegan Murray fella is a special player. Size, skill, feel all advanced for his age. – 10:40 PM
tell you what, that Keegan Murray fella is a special player. Size, skill, feel all advanced for his age. – 10:40 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Two Davion Mitchell offensive rebounds on the same possession lead to Keegan Murray’s fourth first quarter 3. It’s 31-22 Kings end 1Q. Sacramento’s ball pressure been a problem for GSW. Five turnovers. – 10:40 PM
Two Davion Mitchell offensive rebounds on the same possession lead to Keegan Murray’s fourth first quarter 3. It’s 31-22 Kings end 1Q. Sacramento’s ball pressure been a problem for GSW. Five turnovers. – 10:40 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Keegan Murray drills his fourth 3 of the first quarter. 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting. – 10:39 PM
Keegan Murray drills his fourth 3 of the first quarter. 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting. – 10:39 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Swipa living up to his name! The NBA steals leader De’Aaron Fox swipes again! pic.twitter.com/F1TpXneaBz – 10:35 PM
Swipa living up to his name! The NBA steals leader De’Aaron Fox swipes again! pic.twitter.com/F1TpXneaBz – 10:35 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis attacks Green in the post. Kings are the more physical team early. 19-12 Sacramento lead. Keegan Murray has 11 points on 4-for-7 from the field. – 10:27 PM
Sabonis attacks Green in the post. Kings are the more physical team early. 19-12 Sacramento lead. Keegan Murray has 11 points on 4-for-7 from the field. – 10:27 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox goes up high for the put-back dunk here in the opening quarter. That was impressive. A 19-12 Sacramento start with 5:12 remaining in the first. pic.twitter.com/qrsxoTPrhJ – 10:27 PM
De’Aaron Fox goes up high for the put-back dunk here in the opening quarter. That was impressive. A 19-12 Sacramento start with 5:12 remaining in the first. pic.twitter.com/qrsxoTPrhJ – 10:27 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Young Mr. Jackson-Davis looks like he has a case of the yips. And Keegan Murray has been open every time so far. Fun atmosphere here in Sacramento – 10:25 PM
Young Mr. Jackson-Davis looks like he has a case of the yips. And Keegan Murray has been open every time so far. Fun atmosphere here in Sacramento – 10:25 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Sacramento’s love for Keegan Murray remains one of the coolest things in the NBA – 10:24 PM
Sacramento’s love for Keegan Murray remains one of the coolest things in the NBA – 10:24 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors keep losing contact with Keegan Murray. He’s already got 3 from deep – 10:22 PM
Warriors keep losing contact with Keegan Murray. He’s already got 3 from deep – 10:22 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Keegan Murray with his third 3-ball. He’s hunting his shot on every possession. – 10:22 PM
Keegan Murray with his third 3-ball. He’s hunting his shot on every possession. – 10:22 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Keegan Murray answers Green’s 3-ball to get the Kings on the board. – 10:16 PM
Keegan Murray answers Green’s 3-ball to get the Kings on the board. – 10:16 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Keegan Murray defending Steph Curry to open the game Draymond Green hits a three to open the scoring. – 10:15 PM
Keegan Murray defending Steph Curry to open the game Draymond Green hits a three to open the scoring. – 10:15 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Normal starting five for the Warriors tonight: Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, Green and Jackson-Davis
For the Kings: Keon Ellis, De’Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray, Harrison Barnes and Domantas Sabonis – 9:32 PM
Normal starting five for the Warriors tonight: Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, Green and Jackson-Davis
For the Kings: Keon Ellis, De’Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray, Harrison Barnes and Domantas Sabonis – 9:32 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Starters for Warriors-Kings
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green
Trayce Jackson-Davis
De’Aaron Fox
Keon Ellis
Harrison Barnes
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 9:32 PM
Starters for Warriors-Kings
Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green
Trayce Jackson-Davis
De’Aaron Fox
Keon Ellis
Harrison Barnes
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 9:32 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis previews tonight’s Play-In game against the Warriors and talks about the differences for both teams. He was also jokingly blamed Keegan Murray for his shiner under his right eye suffered in last game.
“Kings postseason means black eyes for Sabonis” pic.twitter.com/8lffpwvzOV – 2:56 PM
Domantas Sabonis previews tonight’s Play-In game against the Warriors and talks about the differences for both teams. He was also jokingly blamed Keegan Murray for his shiner under his right eye suffered in last game.
“Kings postseason means black eyes for Sabonis” pic.twitter.com/8lffpwvzOV – 2:56 PM
More on this storyline
Anthony Slater: Here is some morning sound from Sacramento. Klay Thompson, Domantas Sabonis and Kevon Looney on the Warriors-Kings matchup tonight. pic.twitter.com/eY6McdUxh1 -via Twitter @anthonyVslater / April 16, 2024
“We better keep him,” Sabonis told HoopsHype when asked about Monk’s looming free agency. “I think there’s no excuse. I’ll talk to Monte (McNair) and Vivek (Ranadivé). We’ve got to keep him. He’s a big piece for us moving forward.” “It’s just as easy to see how important Malik is for our organization,” coach Brown told HoopsHype. “He is loved by his teammates, the organization, and the city. Hopefully, his free agency won’t last too long and he’ll be a King long term!” -via HoopsHype / April 10, 2024
“Monk has to win it,” Sabonis told HoopsHype. “If he doesn’t win it, it’s rigged. He definitely brings energy and light. If we’re down, he’s always up and in a good mood off the court, too, so that really helps during a long season with ups and downs.” When asked by HoopsHype where he stacks up in the award race, Monk answered without hesitation. “Number one, 1,000 percent,” Monk told HoopsHype. “I think I was number one last year, too. I was hoping. I feel like I should win it this year for sure. I feel like nobody off the bench does what I do for the team, especially not just scoring but facilitating and making plays on the defensive end now way more than ever. I think I bring everything off the bench, and I definitely should win.” -via HoopsHype / April 10, 2024
James Ham: “New Orleans has had our number the whole year. We have to find a way to contain them.” -Keegan Murray on the Pelicans matchup coming on Friday -via Twitter @James_HamNBA / April 17, 2024
Sean Cunningham: Keegan Murray on the Pelicans sweep of his Kings in the season series, falling behind early by 23 points and now Sacramento being locked into the Play-In Tournament pic.twitter.com/4oHBQuGy71 -via Twitter @SeanCunningham / April 12, 2024
Jason Anderson: Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (calf) is available for tonight’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / April 11, 2024