Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double Leads Kings Past Warriors
Russell Westbrook secured his record-breaking 204th career triple-double, guiding the Sacramento Kings to a 121-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Westbrook contributed 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists. Despite trailing by 13 points in the first half, the Kings finished strongly without key players Zach LaVine (lower back soreness) and Domantas Sabonis (left ribcage contusion).
Key Contributors for the Kings
- DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points.
- Malik Monk added 21 points off the bench.
- Dennis Schroder put up 18 points, including 13 in the crucial fourth quarter.
Warriors’ Performance and Challenges
The Warriors, missing top veterans Stephen Curry (illness), Draymond Green (rib contusion), and Jimmy Butler (lower back strain), leaned on rookies and young players:
- Rookie Will Richard scored 30 points in his first career start.
- Moses Moody contributed 28 points.
- Jonathan Kuminga added 24 points.
Dennis Schroder sparked an 11-0 run in the final quarter with three three-pointers, putting Sacramento ahead 115-104. Golden State rallied with a 10-2 run to narrow the gap to 117-114 in the last minute. Kuminga missed a mid-range shot, and Schroder sealed the game with two free throws with 14.8 seconds remaining.
The Kings’ resilience and Westbrook’s historic triple-double helped secure their win despite injuries and a tough comeback attempt by the Warriors.
Author's summary: Russell Westbrook’s pivotal triple-double powered the Kings’ comeback win over the injury-hit Warriors, highlighting strong support from teammates and clutch plays in the final minutes.
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