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The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 124–118 on April 10 at Golden 1 Center, with D. Carter leading Sacramento's offense with 29 points while M. Raynaud added 23. The Kings' fourth-quarter surge proved decisive, outscoring Golden State 42–29 in the final period to overcome a sluggish third quarter where they managed just 19 points. Sacramento shot 46.1 percent from the field and connected on 17 three-pointers, while the Warriors' B. Podziemski countered with 30 points and D. Melton contributed 17. Golden State's 30 assists and 48.1 percent shooting kept them competitive, but Sacramento's rebounding advantage—49 to 36—and defensive rating of 114.2 proved too much down the stretch. The game finished below the Vegas total of 228.5, with both teams turning the ball over 16 times apiece. The Kings' late-quarter execution positions them favorably in the playoff race, while Golden State faces questions about closing consistency.
