Warriors Cruise Past Struggling Kings in High-Scoring Showdown

The Golden State Warriors put on a dazzling display of teamwork, beating the Sacramento Kings 137-103 on Friday night. Stephen Curry led the charge with 27 points and 10 assists, marking his second double-double of the season. Curry was on fire early, scoring 18 points in the first half alone. He finished the game with 10 of 21 shots from the field, including six three-pointers. This performance was his 11th game in the last 13 with 25 or more points. The Warriors' bench also played a crucial role, contributing 66 points to the team's total. De'Anthony Melton scored 19 points, Brandin Podziemski added 14, and Gary Payton II chipped in with 12 points and eight rebounds. The team's overall performance was impressive, setting a season-high with 39 assists.On the other side, the Kings struggled, losing their seventh straight game and eight of their last nine. DeMar DeRozan was the top scorer for the Kings with 24 points, while Zach LaVine added 15 points but missed most of his three-point attempts, going 1 for 7. Russell Westbrook had 13 points, seven assists, and four rebounds but was called for a Flagrant 1 foul late in the game. The Kings managed to tie the game at 84 in the third quarter, but the Warriors responded with a 13-0 run to end the period. This burst of energy put the Warriors in control for the rest of the game. The Warriors have been on a roll lately, winning eight of their last 11 games and three straight at home. They have also scored at least 120 points in their last seven victories. The Kings will host the Houston Rockets on Sunday, while the Warriors will face the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud, a former Stanford star, had eight points and seven rebounds in front of many friends and family members.