NBA Playoffs: Kings face elimination in Game 5 against Warriors
Sacramento Kings
How to watch Kings-Warriors Game 5
The action can be streamed via NBC Sports Bay Area here and NBC Sports California here. TNT will stream the game nationally here.
April 26, 2023 9:09 AM PDT CBS Sacramento SACRAMENTO
Things are all tied up as the Kings vs. Warriors series heads back to the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento this week.
The Golden State Warriors sent the Sacramento Kings home last season by rallying to win a seven-game first-round playoff series with the finale set.
The Kings are hoping to avoid a similar fate this year, but they'll need to win Game 5 on Tuesday night to keep their season alive.
Here are three keys to watch for in Game 5:
- Can the Kings take care of the ball? The Kings committed 18 turnovers in Game 4, which led to 22 points for the Warriors. They'll need to be much more careful with the ball in Game 5 if they want to win.
- Will the Warriors continue to shoot well from three-point range? The Warriors shot 45% from three-point range in Game 4, which was a big reason why they won. They'll need to continue to shoot well from deep in Game 5 if they want to win the series.
- Can the Kings get enough production from their bench? The Kings' bench has been a major factor in their success this season, but they didn't get much production from them in Game 4. They'll need their bench to step up in Game 5 if they want to win.
The Kings are facing an uphill battle, but they're not out of it yet. If they can take care of the ball, continue to shoot well from three-point range, and get enough production from their bench, they have a chance to win Game 5 and force a Game 6.
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