There was excitement in the air for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Jonathan Kuminga was making his long-awaited return, and Steph Curry was on the verge of becoming the first player in NBA history to make 4,000 three-pointers.
But there was also importance in the air: the Warriors were facing a pesky and talented Sacramento Kings team, and needed a win to stay ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the standings, and avoid falling back into the play-in tournament.
They took their job seriously. All of them. Every last one of them.