Curry struggles with only 11 points! Carter scores career-high 29 points, Warriors lose to Kings and remain 10th in West

On April 11, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Kings defeated the Warriors 124-118 at home.

For the Kings: Carter 29 points 9 rebounds 4 assists, Reynolds 23 points 9 rebounds 4 assists, Proden 20 points 9 rebounds, Clifford 20 points 6 rebounds 6 assists, Monk 11 points 2 blocks; For the Warriors: Podemski 30 points, Melton 17 points, Porzingis 11 points 7 rebounds, Curry 11 points 5 assists, Payton 10 points, Horford 10 points.

In the first quarter, the Warriors started with a sharp three-point barrage, with Curry, Porzingis, and Green hitting consecutive threes, but the Kings responded by intensifying their attacks inside the paint, tying the game at 9-9. Curry then fell silent, but his teammates performed strongly; Podemski hit multiple threes, and Horford's long-range shot also connected, helping the Warriors take a slight 20-19 lead. The two sides remained locked until 24-24. Monk and Caldwell hit threes, allowing the Kings to end the quarter leading 32-27.

In the second quarter, the teams were tied at 36-36. Subsequently, Clifford showed good momentum by scoring repeatedly, Carter soared for a dunk, Reynolds hit a long-range shot, and Carter then completed a three-point play. The Kings were active both inside and outside, ending the half leading 63-51. Curry performed poorly, shooting 1-for-6 in the first half and scoring only 3 points.

In the third quarter, Curry finally broke out of his slump and fired from outside to hit a three-pointer. Podemski continuously attacked the basket, and Payton easily cut for a layup, allowing the Warriors to reverse their slump and tie the game at 69-69. When the Kings again widened the gap, Horford's three-pointer sparked the Warriors' counterattack. The Warriors then kept attacking the basket, overtaking the score to 78-77. Santos fired from outside, Podemski completed a 2+1 play, and Lyons' long-range shot also connected, helping the Warriors end the quarter leading 89-82.

In the fourth quarter, Proden and Carter both fired from outside, showcasing the Kings' perimeter shooting power and tying the game at 98-98. The two sides then became entangled again, with the Kings holding a slight 113-112 lead. Later, Proden hit a three-pointer, and Caldwell completed a putback under the basket, helping the Kings lead 120-114. Podemski hit a long-range shot, keeping the Warriors' hopes alive. After Clifford made 2 free throws, the Kings led 122-117. In the remaining time, the Kings maintained their advantage and secured the victory.

Starting Lineups

Kings: Proden, Achuwa, Reynolds, Clifford, Carter

Warriors: Santos, Green, Porzingis, Podemski, Curry