The Sacramento Kings pulled off a remarkable comeback win in their NBA matchup against the Golden State Warriors, securing their spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals. The game was a must-win for the Kings and they managed to outscore the Warriors 69-51 in the second half, despite missing 15 free throws. The Kings clinched a spot in the quarterfinals by winning Group C, thanks to a game-winning shot by Malik Monk with 7.4 seconds to go. The victory also ended Sacramento’s poor run versus the Warriors and eliminated Golden State from the tournament. While Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins each scored 29 points and Klay Thompson added 20, it was Monk’s 21 points off the bench that sealed the victory for the Kings. The win was met with jubilant reactions on social media, with fans and analysts praising Monk and criticizing the Warriors’ performance. Kendrick Perkins called the Kings the most exciting team in the NBA and praised Monk as a legitimate third option on any contender, while others criticized the decision to bench Moody and the Warriors’ recent string of losses. The victory was a turning point for the Kings and a disappointing loss for the Warriors, who went from being known for finding a way to win, to finding a way to lose, according to fans and analysts.
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