NBA Playoffs: Stephen Curry Shines With 36 Points in Warriors’ Win Over Kings

The Golden State Warriors, playing without suspended Draymond Green and ailing Gary Payton II, defeated the Sacramento Kings 114-97 in game three of the Western Conference first-round playoff series, led by Stephen Curry's 36 points and Kevon Looney's game-high 20 rebounds. The series now stands at 2-1.

With 12-of-25 shooting, including 5-of-12 from long range, Stephen Curry led the offensive attack. He had a perfect balance between shooting from long range and dribbling to the basket, whether he was on the ball or not, per Inquirer.

Andrew Wiggins scored 20 points on 8 of 16 shooting, including 3 of 6 from the three-point line. He had seven more rebounds and contributed consistently on defense.

In addition to limiting Kings center Domantas Sabonis' night, Kevon Looney dropped four points and a game-high 20 rebounds, according to NBC Sports.

For Sacramento, which hit only 11 of its 47 3-point attempts, Harrison Barnes contributed 17 points, and Kevin Huerter added 13.

The Warriors maintained their lead the whole game, taking a nine-point lead at the conclusion of the first quarter and a 53-41 advantage into halftime.

For the Kings, De'Aaron Fox scored 26 points, while Domantas Sabonis added 15 points and 16 rebounds.

Game 4 of the Warriors Kings series will take place in San Francisco on Sunday.

Booker Takes Charge as Suns Take 2-1 Lead Against Clippers

Meanwhile, Devin Booker's 45 points led the Phoenix Suns to a 129-124 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3 of their series, where he dominated in the paint while Kevin Durant was tightly defended, according to Sports Illustrated.

Norman Powell of the LA Clippers, who started in place of Kawhi Leonard due to injury, put up an incredible performance, scoring 42 points and draining seven three-pointers, but it wasn't enough to lift his team to victory. Russell Westbrook scored 30 points and dished up 12 assists.