On April 16, 2024, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors with a score of 118-94 in the NBA play-in tournament, eliminating the Warriors from playoff contention. The match took place amid the ongoing NBA season, determining placements for the playoffs. Keegan Murray led the Kings with a notable performance, scoring 32 points. De’Aaron Fox contributed an additional 24 points to the victory. This win allowed the Kings to progress to a subsequent matchup against New Orleans.

The Golden State Warriors, despite their previous successes, have missed the playoffs for the third time in the last five seasons. During the game, Klay Thompson struggled, failing to score throughout the match, and Stephen Curry scored 22 points, which did not suffice to secure a win.

In a parallel event, the Los Angeles Lakers won against the New Orleans Pelicans with a close score of 110-106 in another Western Conference play-in game. LeBron James was instrumental in this victory, scoring 23 points, alongside nine assists and nine rebounds. Notably, Anthony Davis also added 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. The Pelicans’ standout, Zion Williamson, not only scored 40 points but this performance also marked his NBA postseason debut. Subsequent to this game, the Lakers secured a position in the playoffs, while the Pelicans awaited the implications of an injury to Williamson for their playoff aspirations.