Fox leads Kings past Warriors in playoff return

By Associated Press

Apr 16, 2023 12:08 pm

SACRAMENTO, California: De'Aaron Fox scored 38 points in his long-awaited playoff debut and the Sacramento Kings celebrated their return to the postseason after a record 16-year drought by beating the defending-champion Golden State Warriors 126-123 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

The first playoff meeting between the Northern California neighbors lived up to the hype and delighted the raucous crowd that had been waiting for a playoff game since 2006.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry looks to pass against Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox in the first quarter during Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs in Sacramento, California on April 15, 2023.AP PHOTO

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