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Golden State defeated Sacramento 137–103 on January 9 at Chase Center, a dominant performance that fell short of the Vegas total of 231.5 points combined. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, while De'Aaron DeRozan paced the Kings with 24 points in a losing effort. Golden State's offensive efficiency proved decisive: the Warriors shot 54.7 percent from the field and made 19 three-pointers, posting a 141.0 offensive rating compared to Sacramento's 109.9. The fourth quarter sealed the outcome as Golden State outscored the Kings 40–19, extending a commanding lead built through consistent execution. Sacramento's perimeter shooting struggled significantly, connecting on just 7 three-pointers and shooting 50.0 percent overall, while turning the ball over 12 times to Golden State's 10. The Warriors' defensive rating of 109.9 reflected their suffocating approach, holding Sacramento to 103 points across 48 minutes. Golden State's balanced attack—39 assists distributed across the roster—contrasted sharply with Sacramento's isolation-heavy approach. The loss underscores Sacramento's continued defensive vulnerabilities as the season progresses.
