Sam Amick on how the Warriors have bounced back from an 0-2 deficit against the Kings

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday morning to break down the first-round series between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, dive into the impact that Kevon Looney has had on Domantas Sabonis, and much more.

Also: Sam, Dave, and Jason take a look at Kevin Huerter’s first-round struggles.

Topics Discussed:

• Game 4’s ending very well could have shifted this series. Sam talks about the drama that transpired and the Harrison Barnes-Draymond Green dynamic.
• “It will be one of the more fascinating ‘what if’ scenarios of this series.” – Sam on Barnes’ final shot in Game 4
• Sam talks about the Warriors’ confidence and how they handle adversity
• “They look like they’re back right now.” – Sam on the Warriors as they close in on advancing in the playoffs
• Is it fair for Kings fans to have a ‘what if’ approach to this series due to De’Aaron Fox’s injury?
• Sam says injuries are the hard part of playoffs
• Discussing Kevon Looney’s impact in this series
• Keegan Murray scored 10 points on 4/5 shooting in the first quarter in Game 5, then didn’t take another field goal attempt. How did that happen?
• Diving into the struggles of Kevin Huerter and Domantas Sabonis
• “[Sabonis] has not found a comfort zone.”

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

NBA Western Conference Playoffs – First Round

• Friday, April 28th – Game 6: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 5:00 PM PST
• Sunday, April 30th – Game 7**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD

**If necessary

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