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The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 110–105 on April 7 at Chase Center in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 233.5 Vegas total line. De'Aaron Melton led the Warriors with 21 points, supported by Bogdan Bogdanovski's 20 points as Golden State shot 45.1 percent from the field and connected on 17 three-pointers. Sacramento's Keegan Hayes and Malachi Raynaud scored 18 and 17 points respectively, but the Kings' 47.1 percent shooting and 41 rebounds proved insufficient. The Warriors' second quarter proved decisive, outscoring Sacramento 41–27 to build separation, though Sacramento clawed back in the third with 28 points. Golden State's defense held firm down the stretch, posting a 110.0 defensive rating while the Kings managed 113.9 on the other end. Sacramento's 14 turnovers to Golden State's 17 reflected sloppy play from both teams in a defensive grind. The Warriors' narrow victory keeps them competitive in the playoff picture as both teams finalize their regular-season positioning.
