Kings stun Warriors in 2024 NBA play-in tournament, advance to play Pelicans

By Mark Haynes | OBSERVER Correspondent The Sacramento Kings put on a show while eliminating the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2024 NBA Play-In tournament. The win set the Golden 1 Center ablaze with the roars of the sold-out crowd, leaving the Warriors in a state of shock and contemplation about their future. Keegan Murray scored 32 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Despite struggling against the Warriors last post-season, Murray was determined not to let it happen again this year. ”I just wanted to step up,” Murray told reporters. “I just wanted to step up offensively and defensively.” Murray’s defense helped hold Stephen Curry to just 22 points, and Klay Thompson finished the night without scoring. The final score was 118-94.  Now, the Kings are one win away from the 2024 NBA Playoffs, and they will have to beat the New Orleans Pelicans to advance. The Pelicans have defeated them five straight times this season. It will be a tough win for the Kings to obtain, but De’Aaron Fox feels optimistic. “I’m confident in this team,” Fox said. “We know what’s on the line… it’s either put up or shut up.” Fox scored 24 points and...