In an exhilarating matchup, the Golden State Warriors narrowly triumphed over the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 102-101. This game marked the 11th encounter between the two Northern California rivals in their last 17 games, including preseason clashes.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the rarity of such frequent matchups, stating, “That’s probably never happened in the history of the NBA.”

The game’s defining moment came when Klay Thompson sank a clutch 17-foot shot with less than a second remaining, securing the Warriors’ victory. Sacramento had launched a spirited second-half comeback, and Domantas Sabonis briefly put the Kings in the lead with a jumper just 16 seconds before Thompson’s heroic shot.

The closing minute of the game was marked by an intense exchange of scoring plays. Stephen Curry’s layup put the Warriors within reach, and following a 24-second violation by Sacramento, which handed the ball back to Golden State, Curry struck again with 33 seconds left. These crucial plays paved the way for Thompson’s game-winning shot.

Curry delivered an impressive performance with 21 points, including four three-pointers, extending his lead as the NBA’s top three-point scorer with a total of 28. However, the Kings played without their leading