Curry's late heroics lift Warriors over Kings

Stephen Curry's clutch 3-pointer and assist help Golden State end 4-game skid

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:35am by Ben Kaplan

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Stephen Curry scored 17 points, including a game-tying 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, and then assisted on Brandin Podziemski's go-ahead 3-pointer as the Golden State Warriors rallied to defeat the Sacramento Kings 110-105 on Tuesday night in San Francisco.

Why it matters

The Warriors were able to snap a four-game losing streak and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, while the Kings continued to struggle in a rebuilding season.

The details

Curry's late-game heroics helped the Warriors overcome a 13-0 run by the Kings that erased a 16-point Golden State lead. De'Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 21 points, and Podziemski added 20. Killian Hayes scored a game-high 18 points off the bench for the Kings.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Curry had been out for 27 games due to a sore right knee before returning to action.

The players

Stephen Curry

The star point guard for the Golden State Warriors, who scored 17 points and made the game-tying and go-ahead shots late in the fourth quarter to lead his team to victory.

Brandin Podziemski

The Warriors' young forward who hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minutes, finishing with 20 points on the night.

De'Anthony Melton

The Warriors' guard who led all scorers with 21 points, including a pair of 3-pointers that sparked Golden State's first-half run.

Killian Hayes

The Kings' reserve guard who scored a game-high 18 points off the bench in the losing effort.

Kristaps Porzingis

The Warriors' big man who was rested on the first night of a busy stretch of games.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to close out games like this. Our young guys are learning, but we can't let leads slip away like that.”

— Mike Brown, Kings Head Coach

“Steph just has that clutch gene. When the game is on the line, you know he's going to step up and make the big play.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

What’s next

The Warriors and Kings will meet again on Friday, April 11, 2026 in Sacramento.

The takeaway

Despite their struggles this season, the Warriors were able to rely on their veteran star Steph Curry to make the winning plays down the stretch, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. For the rebuilding Kings, this was another tough lesson in learning how to close out close games.