Sacramento’s balanced scoring attack and dominant fourth quarter proved decisive in a 124–118 victory over Golden State on April 11, 2026. Devin Carter led the Kings with 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting (61.1%) with a 77.8% effective field goal percentage. Maxime Raynaud contributed 23 points and 9 rebounds. Daeqwon Plowden added 20 points. Sacramento’s bench produced 27 points while Golden State’s bench led with 52 points but it was not enough to overcome Sacramento’s superior team play and 42-point fourth quarter explosion. Stephen Curry managed just 11 points on 37.5% shooting for Golden State. De’Anthony Melton contributed 17 points. Sacramento controlled the boards with 58 rebounds to Golden State’s 43 and outshot the Warriors 46.1% to 48.1%, but the Kings’ fourth-quarter dominance sealed the victory.
Final Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 32 | 31 | 19 | 42 | 124 |
| Golden State Warriors | 27 | 24 | 38 | 29 | 118 |
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Sacramento Kings | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | 41/89 | 39/81 |
| Field Goal % | 46.1% | 48.1% |
| Three-Pointers | 17/44 (38.6%) | 14/36 (38.9%) |
| Free Throws | 25/34 (73.5%) | 26/28 (92.9%) |
| Total Rebounds | 58 | 43 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 16 | 6 |
| Assists | 25 | 30 |
| Steals | 10 | 12 |
| Blocks | 6 | 4 |
| Points in Paint | 42 | 44 |
| Bench Points | 27 | 52 |
| Effective FG% | 55.6% | 56.8% |
| True Shooting % | 59.6% | 63.2% |
Sacramento Kings Player Stats
| Player | Pos | FG | 3P | FT | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | G | 11/18 | 6/11 | 1/4 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Maxime Raynaud | C | 9/12 | 2/4 | 3/5 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — |
| Daeqwon Plowden | F | 7/16 | 3/9 | 3/3 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Nique Clifford | G | 5/14 | 2/6 | 8/9 | 20 | 6 | 6 | — | — |
| Dylan Cardwell | C | 3/6 | 1/1 | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Killian Hayes | G | 0/3 | — | 6/6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Precious Achiuwa | F | 2/9 | — | 1/2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Doug McDermott | F | 0/5 | — | 3/3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Team Totals: 41/89 FG (46.1%), 17/44 3P (38.6%), 25/34 FT (73.5%), 58 REB, 25 AST, 10 STL, 6 BLK, 124 PTS
Golden State Warriors Player Stats
| Player | Pos | FG | 3P | FT | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Anthony Melton | G | 5/9 | 3/6 | 4/4 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Stephen Curry | G | 3/8 | 2/6 | 3/3 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | 4/12 | 1/3 | 2/3 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Al Horford | C-F | 4/8 | 2/4 | — | 10 | — | 2 | — | 1 |
| Gary Payton II | G | 5/6 | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | 2 | — |
| Draymond Green | F | 2/3 | 1/2 | 2/2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — |
| Gui Santos | F | 3/10 | 1/3 | — | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — |
| Charles Bassey | C-F | 1/3 | — | 4/4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Malevy Leons | F | 2/3 | 1/1 | 2/2 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Team Totals: 39/81 FG (48.1%), 14/36 3P (38.9%), 26/28 FT (92.9%), 43 REB, 30 AST, 12 STL, 4 BLK, 118 PTS
Key Takeaways
- Sacramento Kings defeated Golden State Warriors 124–118 on April 11, 2026, with a dominant 42-point fourth quarter that turned a competitive game into a decisive victory in the final frame.
- Devin Carter was exceptional — 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting (61.1%) with 77.8% effective field goal percentage — providing the scoring punch Sacramento needed to overcome Golden State’s bench production.
- Maxime Raynaud’s 23 points and 9 rebounds demonstrated Sacramento’s balanced scoring, while Daeqwon Plowden’s 20 points and Nique Clifford’s 20 points gave the Kings multiple offensive options.
- Sacramento’s 58 total rebounds to Golden State’s 43 was a critical advantage, with 16 offensive rebounds creating 21 second-chance points that proved decisive in the close contest.
- Golden State’s bench outscored Sacramento’s 52 to 27, but Sacramento’s first-unit dominance and fourth-quarter execution negated the Warriors’ bench advantage.
- Stephen Curry finished with just 11 points on 37.5% shooting and 3 turnovers, unable to generate the offensive consistency Golden State needed to overcome Sacramento’s strong team performance.
- De’Anthony Melton led Golden State’s scoring with 17 points on efficient 5-of-9 shooting, but his efforts were insufficient to offset the combined scoring from Sacramento’s multiple contributors.
- Sacramento’s 42-point fourth quarter showcased the Kings’ ability to execute in crucial moments, with the team shooting efficiently and converting free throws (25-of-34 for the game) when it mattered most.
- Golden State’s 92.9% free throw shooting (26-of-28) and 48.1% field goal percentage were solid, but Sacramento’s 55.6% effective field goal percentage and superior rebounding proved decisive.
- Sacramento’s 25 assists on 41 made field goals (1.56 assists-per-field-goal ratio) reflected balanced offensive execution, while Golden State’s 30 assists demonstrated they moved the ball but lacked the consistent conversion Sacramento achieved.