Warriors Vs Kings Latest NBA Clash: Highlights & Analysis Nov 2025

The Golden State Warriors played the Sacramento Kings on November 5, 2025, in a highly publicized NBA game that drew much attention from basketball fans worldwide. The Warriors came into the game 5-3 and the Kings were clawing back from a 2-5 record. The game had much intrigue with player absences and some plays and performances fans will talk about for quite a while.

Warriors Vs Kings Game Summary

The Warriors were forced to play without their star player Stephen Curry due to illness, which was a tough hit to the roster. Coach Steve Kerr rested him to aid a quicker recovery after Curry shot 28 points despite struggling with a cold in the previous game. Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler III were also in or near the "in" status leaving the Warriors with a younger group on the floor.

Despite all that the Golden State showed fight in their play style. The Kings were looking to take advantage of the Warriors' roster advantage but could not seem to find their rhythm after giving up a slow start to the game.

Warriors Vs Kings Match Highlights

Key Highlights and Player Performances

• Despite the absence of Curry, Moses Moody came through for the Warriors, having teamed up with Curry in games prior to create a scoring opportunity including a 10 made three-pointer in games before. 
• DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 23 points and as much as he impressed with the assists, the Kings were unable to overcome the Warriors defense.
• An important member from the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, showed promise on the glass and defensively.

Maxime Raynaud with the swat leading to the Dennis Schroder layup.

Kings lead the Warriors 100-92. pic.twitter.com/kpZxGriR4j

— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) November 6, 2025

Injury Updates And Impact

The absence of Stephen Curry due to illness/fatigue created a shifting moment for the Warriors in this game. The injury report for the Kings indicated out players Domantas Sabonis and LaVine, weakening the offensive unit. Resting players and injuries reverberated through both the game planning and the game results.