The Golden State Warriors fell to the Sacramento Kings 123-117 on Wednesday night. Already battling a slew of injuries in the first part of the season, the Warriors lost Kevon Looney midway through the game due to an illness.

Makes early exit Wednesday

The Golden State Warriors (21-21) and Sacramento Kings (22-20) entered Wednesday night's game at Golden 1 Center with just one game separating them in the Western Conference standings. Two Pacific Division teams, Golden State and Sacramento are both competing for playoff spots.

The new-look Warriors starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup is Steph Curry, Buddy Hield, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Kevon Looney. Payton and Looney have each started just five games this season, while Hield has started ten.

The Kings trapped the ball out of Steph Curry’s hands all night — often at halfcourt — and he responded by dishing a season-high 12 assists. Andrew Wiggins poured in 25 and Gui Santos (16 points) provided a major lift off the bench. But DeMar DeRozan (32 points, 24 in the second half) was too much for the short-handed Warriors to overcome.

Wednesday night's matchup between Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings is a tale of two teams heading in wildly different directions this season. The Warriors have struggled with finding consistency,

Sacramento will try to keep its six-game home win streak intact when the Kings face Golden State. Wednesday's matchup is the first of the season for the two squads.

The struggling Golden State Warriors will limp into the Golden 1 Center to play the Sacramento Kings in what is anticipated to be a thrilling clash between the crosstown rivals.

The Golden State Warriors will face the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on January 22, 2025. The Kings have won the past three games against t

Mar 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) celebrates with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images / Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

Looney started Wednesday's game but was replaced by Trayce Jackson-Davis to open the second half. Looney finishes the contest scoreless on three field goal attempts with two rebounds across nine minutes. Quinten Post and Jackson-Davis should handle center duties the rest of the way. Looney's next chance to play will come Thursday against Chicago.

The Golden State Warriors were forced to adjust when Kevon Looney left their matchup against the Sacramento Kings with an illness. They could not handle those adjustments well enough to secure a win,