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Curry tweaked ankle; Kings top Warriors 124-118

PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2026, 1:23 AM ET

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-118 on Friday night at Golden 1 Center, after Stephen Curry slipped on a wet spot, briefly left the game with an ankle tweak and returned to finish with 11 points in 27 minutes while Brandin Podziemski scored a career-high 30. The brief injury scare prompted an on-court timeout called by coach Steve Kerr and a bench evaluation by medical director Rick Celebrini; Golden State remains locked into the No.10 seed and will prepare for the win-or-go-home play-in matchup this week, while the Kings gained momentum from Devin Carter’s six 3-pointers and 29-point outing.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Curry missed 27 consecutive games earlier this season due to right knee swelling and soreness.
Curry returned to game action the prior Sunday and also played on Tuesday.
On Friday in Sacramento, Curry slipped, briefly exited with an apparent ankle tweak, then returned.
Brandin Podziemski scored a career-high 30; Devin Carter hit six 3-pointers for 29 points.
The Kings beat the Warriors 124-118; Golden State stayed locked into the No.10 play-in seed.

News Intelligence

If you're a Warriors fan, Curry's ankle tweak might have you worried. He's already missed 27 games this season due to knee issues. As Golden State heads into a crucial play-in game, his health is key. Keep an eye on updates about Curry's condition.

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Who Benefited

The Sacramento Kings benefited from strong perimeter shooting, with Devin Carter hitting six 3-pointers and the team securing a 124-118 victory that provided momentum and a confidence boost.

Who Impacted

The Golden State Warriors suffered a loss and renewed injury concern after Stephen Curry’s ankle tweak, complicating preparation for their upcoming play-in game while exposing late-season cohesion issues.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 10
Distribution:: Left 9%, Center 91%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Sacramento Kings benefited from strong perimeter shooting, with Devin Carter hitting six 3-pointers and the team securing a 124-118 victory that provided momentum and a confidence boost.

Who Impacted