DeRozan scored 17 points in the third quarter as the Kings outscored the Warriors 37-20 to tie the game. Sacramento shot 57.7% from the field while holding Golden State to 40%. The Kings forced eight turnovers in the third, resulting in a 13-0 advantage in points off turnovers.

As excellent as the Warriors played in the first half, when the 3s were flowing and the defense held Sacramento to 39% shooting, they stumbled just as hard in the second half. Golden State led by as much as 18,