The Sacramento Kings are just two games away from giving the Golden State Warriors one of the biggest upsets this season. After back-to-back clutch performances at home, the Kings have instilled fear into the Dub Nation. While Stephen Curry and the Warriors will fancy their chances at home, the Kings have proven that they are no pushovers. Claiming one of the biggest achievements this season, De’Aaron Fox and the Kings received high praise from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson.
Providing a harsh reality check, the five-time NBA champion did not go easy on Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors. Pointing out the Warriors’ “awful” road record, Johnson might have made his prediction for the series.?
Magic Johnson’s harsh criticism of Warriors As De’Aaron Fox wins big
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The Sacramento Kings made it to the playoffs after 17 long years. Moreover, the team has managed to remain one of the best teams even in the playoffs this season. Led by young players, the Kings are already up two against the defending champions in the first round. In addition to the outburst this season, De’Aaron Fox won one of the biggest accolades in his career.?
Leading the season with 194 points in the clutch, De’Aaron Fox won the first ever “NBA Clutch Player of the Year” award today. Moreover, Fox has proved his worth by coming up clutch in both playoff games. Adding to the huge achievement, Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave the Kings high praise on Twitter.?
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The 3-time MVP mentioned in his Twitter,?”I am not surprised the Kings are up 2-0 against the Warriors…The Kings have the highest scoring offense in the league this season, the Warriors were awful all season on the road, and Sacramento isn?t afraid of Golden State.” After troubles on the road throughout the season, Johnson made sure he pointed out the Warriors’ poor record. Heading to San Francisco, Stephen Curry and the Warriors have to win two games at home to even the series.
The Kings have the highest scoring offense in the league this season, the Warriors were awful all season on the road, and Sacramento isn’t afraid of Golden State.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 18, 2023
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Can Stephen Curry and the Warriors redeem themselves at home??
Considering the 33-8 home record, it is probable that the Warriors can tie the series with two home games coming up. However, the high-level basketball by a young Kings team might turn the situation around. With already enough pressure around them, the next game is crucial for the Warriors. In case the Kings bag the road win, the defending champs’ title hopes might all go in vain.?
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To make matters worse for the Warriors, the league suspended Draymond Green for one game after his stomp on Domantas Sabonis. The Warriors will have their work cut out without their defensive enforcer. Do you think the Warriors can beat the odds to win the series? Share your thoughts in the comments below.?