THIRD QUARTERWarriors 82, Kings 74
OAKLAND - Stephen Curry had been a nonfactor for two quarters. He owned the third, scoring 16 points to bring his total to 22 and help the Warriors take control of the game.
The Kings still haven't done enough defensively to overcome shooting just 42.4 percent. The Warriors are shooting 55.4 percent and finally made a three - two actually - both by Curry.
Tyreke Evans (21 points) and DeMarcus Cousins (17 points) are carrying the offense, but Beno Udrih (six points) hasn't gotten going.
Hard for the Kings have a chance against the high-scoring Warriors unless another player provides offense.
Jason Thompson has 11 points for the Kings, but Carl Landry is likely to play the bulk of the minutes in the fourth for his offense.
HALFTIMEKings 51, Warriors 51
OAKLAND - The Kings still aren't shooting well (40.4 percent) but have a seven-point advantage in free throws to hang in on the road.
The Warriors are shooting 52.3 percent and oddly enough still have not made a three pointer. Golden State has missed all eight of its threes.
The Kings are at their best when Tyreke Evans is clicking and right now he is. He has 14 points to lead all scorers. He's the only King in double figures.
Jason Thompson had a game-high nine rebound along with seven points. DeMarcus Cousins has nine points.
David Lee leads the Warriors with 13 points. Monta Ellis has 12 points.
Stephen Curry has been quiet. He has six points and an assist.
FIRST QUARTERKings 28, Warriors 27
OAKLAND - The Kings aren't off to a hot shooting start like they've been in recent games.
Sacramento is shooting just 42.3 percent (11 for 26) but led by as many as eight points. The Kings were able to get to the free throw line seven times compared to just one for the Warriors to help them stay ahead.
But the Kings will need to control the tempo better and defend. The Warriors are shooting 54.2 percent (13 for 24) and put up 27 points without making a three pointer.
All five starters for the Warriors scored, led by Omri Casspi with seven points. Jason Thompson already has seven rebounds.
David Lee leads the Warriors with nine points.
--Jason Jones
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