Warriors Hold Off Kings 110-105 Behind Melton

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 110-105 on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Chase Center, with De’Anthony Melton leading all scorers with 21 points in a balanced home win. Golden State used a dominant second quarter to build separation, then held off Sacramento’s push over the final two periods.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Sacramento opened with a slight edge and took the first quarter 26-25. The Kings were a bit sharper early, finding enough offense to stay in front while Golden State kept the game within one possession.

Second Quarter

The game swung decisively in the second. Golden State outscored Sacramento 41-27 in the quarter, turning a one-point deficit into a 66-53 halftime lead. The Warriors’ ball movement stood out in this stretch, and their perimeter shooting helped them take control.

Third Quarter

Sacramento answered after halftime, winning the third quarter 28-19. The Kings tightened the margin by getting back to efficient half-court offense, cutting into Golden State’s lead and setting up a competitive finish.

Fourth Quarter

The Warriors steadied themselves in the final period and edged the quarter 25-24. Sacramento remained within reach, but Golden State did enough in the closing minutes to protect the lead and come away with the five-point result.

Key Performers

Golden State Warriors:
De’Anthony Melton led Golden State with 21 points and was the Warriors’ top offensive performer. Charles Bassey added strong interior work with 12 rebounds, while Draymond Green paced the team with seven assists as Golden State finished with 27 total assists.

Sacramento Kings:
Killian Hayes led the Kings with 18 points and added four steals, giving Sacramento production on both ends. Dylan Cardwell pulled down nine rebounds, and Devin Carter led the Kings with five assists.

NerdSports Stat: Golden State won despite being outscored in three of the four quarters, thanks to a 14-point second-quarter margin that accounted for nearly the entire five-point final difference.

Game Analysis

This game came down to Golden State’s second-quarter execution and its advantage from three-point range. The Warriors shot 44.7% from beyond the arc and made 17 threes, compared with 11 for Sacramento. That six-made-three gap created an 18-point edge from long distance, which helped offset the Kings’ slight advantages in field-goal percentage and rebounds.

Golden State also moved the ball effectively, finishing with 27 assists on 37 made field goals. That level of distribution was especially important in the decisive second quarter, when the Warriors generated cleaner looks and put pressure on Sacramento’s defense without needing one player to carry the entire offense.

Sacramento stayed in the game by shooting 47.1% from the field and competing well on the glass, finishing with 41 rebounds to Golden State’s 39. The Kings also made a strong third-quarter push, but their 12-for-17 night at the free-throw line and lower three-point output left them with less margin in a close road game.

Closing Context

With the win, the Warriors improved to 37-42 and to 22-18 at home, an important result as they continue to push through the final stretch of the Western Conference standings. Sacramento dropped to 21-59 and 7-33 on the road. Even in defeat, the Kings showed enough resilience after halftime to make Golden State work through the final possession range.

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