Kings-Warriors Game 2 recap: Everything you need to know from NBA playoffs in Sacramento
By Bee Staff
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (10, guard De’Aaron Fox (5) and forward Harrison Barnes (40) walk off the court after their victory during Game 2 of the first-round NBA playoff series at Golden 1 Center on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Hector Amezcua
hamezcua@sacbee.com
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Marcos Bretón’s column called the second playoff game between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors a wrestling match, rugby scrum and heavyweight bout all in one. It was also a dramatic win at Golden 1 Center, putting the Kings up 2-0 in the best of seven series.
Want to catch up on what happened? Missed the game and keep wondering why everyone is saying Sabonis got stomped and had the last laugh? Here is our coverage from Monday, before, during and after the game:
Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) steals the ball from Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during Game 2 of the first-round NBA playoff series at Golden 1 Center on Monday, April 17, 2023. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being ejected from the game for fouling Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (10) during Game 2 of the first-round NBA playoff series at Golden 1 Center on Monday, April 17, 2023. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Sacramento Kings mascot Slamson reacts to a fake knock-out punch by retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. during Game 2 of the first-round NBA playoff series at Golden 1 Center on Monday, April 17, 2023. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Scott Parsons, left, tries to fist bump Meredith Mitchell as she cheers with her husband Tim Lee, right, after Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell makes both free throws in the first half of game two against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Field House American Sports Pub in Arden Arcade. Sara Nevis snevis@sacbee.com
