**Game-Changing Moments**
With 4.7 seconds remaining in regulation, Domantas Sabonis sank two free throws to force overtime after Draymond Green’s technical foul. The Warriors’ Stephen Curry missed a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer after scoring 38 points through four quarters.
**Standings Implications**
The win keeps Sacramento tied with Golden State for 4th place in the Western Conference play-in tournament race. Both teams now trail the LA Lakers (32-21) by five games in the Pacific Division.
**Key Stat Leaders**
– De’Aaron Fox: 32 points, 9 assists
– Keegan Murray: 24 points, 12 rebounds
– Stephen Curry: 44 points (season-high 10 three-pointers)
**Upcoming Schedule**
The Kings face three critical road games this week:
1. Feb 24 @ Utah Jazz (tickets from $2)
2. Feb 26 @ Houston Rockets (tickets from $17)
3. March 1 vs San Antonio Spurs (tickets from $87)
With 27 games remaining, Sacramento needs to maintain its recent momentum – having won 6 of their last 10 games – to secure their first playoff berth since 2023. Head coach Mike Brown emphasized post-game: “This is exactly why we fought so hard down the stretch last season – for moments where every possession matters.”
