The Sacramento Kings had a great game on Saturday night.
In their return to the playoffs after 16 years, they beat the Golden State Warriors.
Even before the game, fans created a terrific atmosphere for their team.
They really showed up at Golden1 Center, and their players felt that love.
The atmosphere in Sacramento was ELECTRIC⚡️
(️🎥 @kfippin) pic.twitter.com/8EbMZNzv1O
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 16, 2023
After the game was over, the rest of the NBA praised Kings fans for their support.
Curry folded in front of this crowd
— Dark Matter (@Risaraaa) April 16, 2023
This fan telling Curry Fox has 40 on his head 😂 pic.twitter.com/g3PiPs04Eo
— Beam Team (@TheFoxAndOx) April 16, 2023
Some fans pointed out that after several years without playoff basketball, this was completely expected.
They been waiting this for 17 years. Best first game of the playoffs till now 👏👏👏
— No Judgement Zone (@salienced) April 16, 2023
First playoff game after 17 years. There are players who are about to enter the NBA who’ve never seen this happen 🤷🏿♂️😜😜😜
— Luzuko Mpohla (@AdvocateMpohla) April 16, 2023
I mean, that playoff drought was nasty. What do you expect..
— SalviJuice (@iSaucy) April 16, 2023
One fan mocked Warriors fans for saying they would take over Sacramento.
And they said Warrior fans were going to take over Sacramento 😭
— League Looks (@LeagueLooks) April 16, 2023
Even De’Aaron Fox sent a message to the supporters, admitting he thought more Warriors fans would attend the game.
De’Aaron Fox: “I actually thought it would be more Warriors fans because I’ve played them four times a year for the last six years and I’ve seen it. But I think Sacramento showed out tonight, I think it was the loudest arena that I’ve ever played in.” pic.twitter.com/I0diAELjV5
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) April 16, 2023
None of that happened, and the Kings secured the first win of the series.
This was crucial for them after 16 years without making it to the big party.
Fox went off with 38 points, while Malik Monk added 32.
The Warriors were confident they could steal one game from Sacramento, but things didn’t go their way.
Despite Stephen Curry’s 30 points, they lost the game in the final seconds.
Now, this generation of Kings fans knows how it feels to win the postseason.
On Monday they will try to take a commanding 2-0 lead.
The Kings have been working quietly, achieving big things.
After an impressive regular season, they can shock the world once again and eliminate the defending NBA champions.
This team is fun to watch, and they have a great coach in Mike Brown, so don’t sleep on the Kings.
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