Warriors Guards Curry and Podziemski Reach Milestones in Loss to Kings

Golden State remains the 10th seed heading into the Western Conference play-in tournament.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:10am

A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the action of a basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into abstract shapes and planes of color, creating a dynamic, kinetic composition.A cubist interpretation of the historic night for Warriors guards Curry and Podziemski, as their individual achievements couldn't prevent a loss to the Kings.Today in Sacramento

In a 124-118 loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Golden State Warriors celebrated two major individual milestones. Stephen Curry overtook Tim Duncan on the NBA's all-time scoring list, moving up to 22nd place. Meanwhile, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski set a new career-high with 30 points scored.

Why it matters

Despite the loss, the Warriors' performance highlighted the team's depth and the continued excellence of their star players as they prepare for the upcoming Western Conference play-in tournament. Curry's scoring milestone cements his status as one of the all-time NBA greats, while Podziemski's career-best game showcases the team's ability to develop young talent.

The details

Curry needed just 4 points against the Kings to surpass Tim Duncan on the NBA's all-time scoring list, and he finished the game with 13 points. Podziemski's 30-point outburst was the first time he has reached that scoring mark in his NBA career.

  • The Warriors lost to the Kings on April 10, 2026.

The players

Stephen Curry

A star point guard for the Golden State Warriors and one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

Brandin Podziemski

A young guard for the Golden State Warriors who set a new career-high in points scored in the loss to the Kings.

Tim Duncan

A legendary power forward who played his entire 19-year NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs and is one of the all-time great players.

Sacramento Kings

The NBA team that defeated the Golden State Warriors in this game.

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What’s next

The Warriors will need to win two games in the Western Conference play-in tournament to secure a spot in the NBA playoffs.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, the Warriors' performance highlighted the team's depth and the continued excellence of their star players as they prepare for the upcoming Western Conference play-in tournament. Curry's scoring milestone cements his status as one of the all-time NBA greats, while Podziemski's career-best game showcases the team's ability to develop young talent.