The Golden State Warriors’ struggles continue as the Kings make a big comeback, beating Steph Curry’s team 123-117. This win improves the Kings’ record to 23-20, while the Warriors drop to 21-22.
The game was crucial for the Kings, and power forward DeMar DeRozan stole the show with an amazing performance, helping his team overcome an 18-point deficit.
DeRozan had a slow start in Wednesday’s game, and the Kings fell behind by 18 points. But in the second half, he stepped up and ended with a team-high total of 32 points.
With his uproar, the Kings also outscored the Warriors 75-52 in the second half. Specifically, DeRozan scored 19 points in the third quarter alone, including two big free throws that tied the game at 85.
DeRozan & Sabonis led the way for the Kings on #NBARivalsWeek as they won their 7th straight home game!
— NBA (@NBA) January 23, 2025
DeRozan:
👑 32 PTS (19 in 3Q)
👑 5 REB
👑 2 STL
👑 2 BLK
👑 3 3PM
Sabonis:
💪 26 PTS
💪 18 REB pic.twitter.com/XRo8Xr7hS1
Domantas Sabonis helped with 26 points and 18 rebounds, while Malik Monk added 20 points and 9 assists. The Warriors also played well but couldn’t stop the Kings’ comeback. Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 25 points, and Steph Curry added 14 points and 12 assists.
Fans react to DeMar DeRozan’s unstoppable performance
DeMar DeRozan’s 32-point game in the Kings’ comeback win over the Golden State Warriors has got fans really excited. Everyone in the NBA and Kings fans are calling him a star player after his amazing performance against the Warriors.
@JohnCampbe1314 wrote, “Demar is definitely playing like an all star this year.”
Demar is definitely playing like an all star this year
— John Campbell (@JohnCampbe1314) January 23, 2025
@LakersOnX comentó, “DeRozan estuvo sólido.”
DeRozan estuvo sólido
— Lakers On 𝕏 (@LakersOnX) January 23, 2025
@ComedyJuce said, “Fire 🔥 to night.”
@Investor_x1 wrote, “Far from washed. Still a good player. Quality.”
Far from washed. Still a good player. Quality.
— InvestorX (@Investor_x1) January 23, 2025
@enterhoops commented, “This was the guy getting comparisons to Paul George and Celtics Shaq?? 😂”
This was the guy getting comparisons to Paul George and Celtics Shaq?? 😂
— VeryToxicKingsFan (@enterhoops) January 23, 2025