Keegan Murray's 32-Point Performance Leads Sacramento Kings to NBA Playoffs, Eliminating Golden State Warriors

Sacramento, California United States of America
De'Aaron Fox adds 24 points
Keegan Murray scores 32 points and hits eight three-pointers
Kings will face New Orleans Pelicans for No. 8 seed
Sacramento Kings defeat Golden State Warriors in NBA play-in tournament
Keegan Murray's 32-Point Performance Leads Sacramento Kings to NBA Playoffs, Eliminating Golden State Warriors

In a dramatic turn of events, the Sacramento Kings triumphed over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA play-in tournament, ending the Warriors' season with a 118-94 victory. The Kings' impressive performance was led by Keegan Murray, who scored an astounding 32 points and hit eight three-pointers against the Warriors. De'Aaron Fox added 24 points, while Keon Ellis contributed on both offense (15 points) and defense (three steals, three blocks). The Warriors' lineup, on the other hand, struggled throughout the game with Stephen Curry being rough by his standards, Klay Thompson not scoring at all, Draymond Green relatively quiet and Chris Paul having a negative impact on the game. With this loss, the Warriors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs and their season came to an end. The Kings will now face the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 8 seed in a highly anticipated match.


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NBA play-in: Kings get revenge and end Warriors' season, will play Pelicans for No. 8 seed

Yahoo Sports Jack Baer Wednesday, 17 April 2024 08:28
  • Unique Points
    • The Kings defeated the Warriors 10-point lead in the first quarter and extended it to a 16-point lead in the second quarter.
    • Keon Ellis replaced Kevin Huerter and made some timely 3s.
    • The Warriors looked old and slow, with Stephen Curry being rough by his standards, Klay Thompson not scoring at all, Draymond Green relatively quiet and Chris Paul having a negative impact on the game.
    • De'Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray led the charge for Kings, with Domantas Sabonis facilitating.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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94%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Stephen Curry, Warriors Eliminated by Kings as NBA Fans Call Out End of GSW Dynasty

Bleacher Report Paul Kasabian Wednesday, 17 April 2024 08:30
  • Unique Points
    • Keegan Murray scored 32 points and hit eight three-pointers against the Warriors.
    • De'Aaron Fox added 24 points, while Keon Ellis contributed on offense (15 points) and defense (three steals, three blocks).
    • Domantas Sabonis had a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Kings.
    • The Warriors looked old and slow, with Stephen Curry being rough by his standards, Klay Thompson not scoring at all, Draymond Green relatively quiet and Chris Paul having a negative impact on the game.
  • Accuracy
    • The Golden State Warriors season ended with a loss to the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
    • Klay Thompson went scoreless in his final game with the Warriors, missing all ten of his shots.
    • The Warriors finished at minus-25 with Andrew Wiggins on the floor.
    • Stephen Curry had a quiet night (22 points) by his standards and committed six turnovers.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author provides a detailed account of the game and its implications for the Golden State Warriors. There are no explicit fallacies in the text. The author reports on both teams' performances and quotes from various sources, which is not considered a fallacy.
    • April 17, 2024 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Golden State Warriors' trying season— and perhaps its championship window as well <...> came to a screeching halt Tuesday after a 118-94 loss to the host Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
    • Before tonight, Klay Thompson's worst 0-from-the-field night was a couple of 0-for-2s from 2011 and 2012. 🙏 Just a brutal outlier for what might be his final game with the Warriors, going 0-for-10 from the field.
    • The Warriors bounced back, though, first with a winning 2020-21 campaign before reclaiming their championship crown in 2021-22 for four titles in eight years.
  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Kings relish taking revenge on Warriors, pushing Golden State dynasty into uncertainty

The Mercury News Joseph Dycus Wednesday, 17 April 2024 06:33
  • Unique Points
    • Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown spent six years as an assistant coach under Steve Kerr and helped the Warriors win three titles from 2016 to 2022.
    • Keegan Murray scored a game-high 32 points and hit eight 3-pointers in the win against the Warriors.
    • The Kings dealt a potential blow to the 'Death Lineup' that Brown once coached, but he was more focused on planning for the Pelicans and the Kings' second play-in game.
    • Keon Ellis held Thompson to zero points in what could be his Warriors finale.
  • Accuracy
    • The Kings defeated the Warriors 118-94 in the play-in game.
    • Murray admitted that getting revenge against the Warriors didn’t hurt, but it wouldn’t take away last year’s defeat at home.
    • Keon Ellis held Thompson to zero points.
    • The Warriors looked old and slow, with Stephen Curry being rough by his standards, Klay Thompson not scoring at all, Draymond Green relatively quiet and Chris Paul having a negative impact on the game.
  • Deception (80%)
    The author expresses a clear lack of concern for the fate of the Warriors dynasty and implies that they are past their prime. He also makes comparisons between Keon Ellis and Draymond Green, implying that Ellis played a significant role in defeating the Warriors. These statements can be seen as emotional manipulation and selective reporting as they focus on negative aspects of the Warriors while ignoring their accomplishments.
    • They definitely had a hell of a run if this is the end.
    • His dogged defense helped Fox, Murray and Domantas Sabonis fly up and down the floor in a style reminiscent of Golden State during their first title run in 2015. Back then, De’Aaron Fox was just a high schooler. He marveled at their sustained success, remarking that the Warriors also won the title in his first year in the league, and then in his fifth season.
    • The reality of it is, is that it’s not my problem, and it’s not my concern.
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority when he mentions the accomplishments of the Warriors and their players. He also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the Warriors as a 'dying dynasty' and 'franchise-defining offseason'. However, no formal fallacies or dichotomous depictions were found.
    • ][author] The reality of it is, is that it's not my problem, and it's not my concern.[/]
    • [author] They got us last year, and we got them this year under a different circumstance.[
  • Bias (95%)
    The author expresses a clear sense of satisfaction and relish at the Kings' victory over the Warriors, using phrases like 'dispatched the team', 'dealing the lethal blow', and 'got them this year under a different circumstance'. He also compares Keon Ellis to Draymond Green in a way that seems intended to highlight Ellis' role in stopping Thompson and potentially ending the Warriors' dynasty. These statements demonstrate a bias towards the Kings and against the Warriors.
    • Back then, De’Aaron Fox was just a high schooler. He marveled at their sustained success, remarking that the Warriors also won the title in his first year in the league, and then in his fifth season.
      • He had more important things to worry about. We're getting ready for New Orleans.
        • The Kings players were happy with, but not overly celebratory, after dispatching the team that eliminated them in the first round last season.
          • They definitely had a hell of a run if this is the end.
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          79%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          What we learned as Warriors' season ends with play-in loss to Kings

          Yahoo Sports Michael Wagaman Wednesday, 17 April 2024 08:32
          • Unique Points
            • Warriors lost the tiebreaker due to worse division record than Kings
            • Klay Thompson was held scoreless in what could be his final game for Warriors
          • Accuracy
            • Warriors season ends with play-in loss to Kings
            • Kings defeated Warriors 118-94 in the play-in tournament
            • Warriors looked old and slow
            • Keon Ellis held Thompson scoreless in what could be his Warriors finale
          • Deception (30%)
            The article contains selective reporting as the author focuses on the Warriors' losses and mistakes, while downplaying or ignoring the Kings' achievements. The author also uses emotional manipulation by describing the pro-Kings crowd as 'raucous and loud throughout the night', implying negativity towards them. Additionally, there is a lack of disclosure regarding sources used in the article.
            • Golden State committed 16 turnovers that led to 20 points for the Kings.
            • The Kings established a frenetic pace early in the first half that the Warriors had trouble keeping up with.
            • Here are the takeaways from Tuesday’s game: Splash brothers dry up
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (95%)
            The author expresses a clear bias towards the Sacramento Kings in this article. The tone of the article is celebratory towards the Kings' victory and critical of the Warriors' loss. The author uses language that depicts the Warriors as villains from last season and portrays them as struggling and outmatched in this game. There are multiple instances where the author highlights Sacramento's successes, such as their second-chance points, fastbreak points, and energy from the crowd. The author also mentions that the Kings 'thrived off that energy' while implying that the Warriors struggled to keep up with it. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes from Sacramento players and coaches in comparison to those from the Warriors.
            • Sacramento thrived off that energy, and it showed on both ends of the floor. The Kings established a frenetic pace early in the first half that Golden State had trouble keeping up with.
              • The frustrated Warriors were serenaded by chants of ‘Light the beam’ as they walked off the court after the game ended.
                • The trend of allowing Sacramento to get open looks continued in the second half, and that played a role in Golden State being unable to really get its transition game going.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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