Timberwolves’ Tournament Win Impacts Warriors and Kings – NBC Sports Bay Area
Tuesday night’s NBA In-Season Tournament matchup between the Warriors and Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento was crucial, with the outcome of the Minnesota Timberwolves-Oklahoma City Thunder game at Target Center holding significant implications for both Northern California teams.
The Timberwolves’ thrilling 106-103 victory over the Thunder in their final West Group C game has now set the stage for the Warriors and Kings to determine their fate in the quarterfinals.
According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Warriors must secure a win against the Kings by 12 or more points in order to advance to the next round. It’s a make-or-break situation for Golden State.
On the other hand, the Kings can secure their ticket to the quarterfinals with a win, or even a loss by 11 points or fewer.
With the Wolves’ triumph over OKC, the scenario in Sacramento is clear-cut:
If the Golden State emerges victorious by 12 or more points, they advance. If the Kings win or lose by 11 or less, they’ll punch their ticket to the next round.
Both the Warriors and Kings understand the task at hand as they strive for a spot in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers (4-0) have already clinched the top seed in the West, with the Phoenix Suns securing the wild card spot.
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