Buddy Hield scored 22 points, including three clutch free throws, to go with seven rebounds and seven assists as the Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 98-93 Friday night at Oracle Arena. Hield's assists tied his career high.
Sacramento (23-47) has won three of its last five games and two in a row.
Willie Cauley-Stein blocked an attempted 3-pointer by Nick Young that would have tied the score after Hield gave the Kings a 96-93 lead with 13.2 seconds to play with two free throws.
Skal Labissiere added 15 points for the Kings, who are 2-1 against the defending NBA champions this season with a fourth meeting coming up on March 31 at Golden 1 Center.