The Sacramento Kings opened their NBA Summer League campaign with a hard-fought 91–85 victory over the Golden State Warriors’ Blue squad on Monday, July 6, 2026. The game, played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, showcased the depth and potential of each team’s young core, with the Kings pulling away in the final minutes behind a balanced scoring attack.

Game Overview

Both teams traded leads throughout the first three quarters, but the Kings’ defense stiffened in the fourth, holding the Warriors Blue to just 16 points in the period. Sacramento seized control with a 10–2 run in the final four minutes, converting crucial free throws down the stretch to seal the six-point win. The Kings shot 46% from the field and outrebounded the Warriors 44–38, giving them extra possessions that proved decisive.

Key Performers

• Sacramento Kings: Guard Jordan Hawkins led all scorers with 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Rookie forward Trey Alexander contributed 17 points and 8 boards, while second-year big man Neemias Queta anchored the defense with 4 blocks and 11 rebounds.
• Warriors Blue: Brandin Podziemski continued his impressive summer with 19 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Trayce Jackson-Davis added a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds, but the Warriors struggled from three-point range, hitting just 8-of-28 (28.6%).

Tactical Story

The Kings leaned on their size advantage, repeatedly attacking the paint through Queta and Alexander. Sacramento scored 48 points in the paint compared to Golden State’s 34. The Warriors Blue attempted to spread the floor with five-out looks, but cold shooting and turnovers (17) limited their effectiveness. Sacramento’s switch-heavy defense also disrupted Golden State’s ball movement, forcing the Warriors into isolation plays late in the shot clock.

Turning Point

With the score tied at 81 with 3:15 remaining, Kings guard Davion Mitchell stripped Podziemski and fed Hawkins for a transition dunk. On the next possession, Alexander grabbed an offensive rebound and kicked out to Hawkins for a corner three, stretching the lead to five. Sacramento never looked back, closing the game on a 10–4 run.

What It Means

For the Kings, the win provides early momentum in a summer where they aim to evaluate their young talent and integrate system principles under their coaching staff. The Warriors Blue will look to bounce back as they continue to develop prospects for Golden State’s depth chart. Both teams return to action later this week at the Las Vegas Summer League.