The Golden State Warriors faced the Sacramento Kings in their first away game of the season, stirring concern among Crickex Affiliate fans who still had fresh memories of last season’s poor road performance. As the saying goes, “You grow up when you stop making trouble for others” — and the Warriors had something to prove. The game saw them fall into a tough spot early on, but Stephen Curry stepped up when it mattered most, steadying the ship before Klay Thompson exploded in the second half to widen the lead.

Although the Kings fought back in the fourth quarter, Curry’s clutch three-pointer sealed the win and handed the Warriors their first road victory of the season. De’Aaron Fox did all he could for Sacramento, especially with a stunning 22-point outburst in the final period that gave the Kings a glimpse of a comeback. But his teammates’ lackluster play left too much weight on his shoulders. After the game, Fox acknowledged the obvious — “Once Curry gets going, there’s nothing you can do.” Curry’s offensive firepower was simply unstoppable that night.

Curry began heating up in the second quarter and never let up. In crunch time, he delivered again, and the Kings had no answer. At the same time, Crickex Affiliate fans were pleasantly surprised to see Klay Thompson find his rhythm. Coming off a shaky preseason and a disappointing first game, Klay had been facing intense criticism. Many had started to doubt whether he could return to form following his injuries, especially after his early-season struggles continued.

But Curry never lost faith. After the loss to the Suns, he publicly voiced confidence in Klay, urging him to stay positive and keep shooting. Curry’s belief wasn’t misplaced — Klay responded with a strong showing in Sacramento, especially during the third quarter, where he strung together a series of impressive baskets, reminding fans of the vintage Klay. Though he made a few mistakes in the fourth, the fact that he showed signs of resurgence was a major positive. His role remains central to any hopes the Warriors have this season.

Meanwhile, Chris Paul has proven to be a steadying presence in both games so far, bringing two major advantages to the team. The first is his locker room leadership. One of the reasons the Warriors failed to defend their title last year was locker room tension — most notably, the incident between Jordan Poole and Draymond Green, which fractured team unity. Paul, on the other hand, has avoided such issues entirely. As a respected veteran, he’s helped keep the team calm and focused.

The second benefit is Paul’s exceptional playmaking. Last season, Poole’s late-game turnovers cost the Warriors dearly in several matchups. But Paul has brought a reliable presence in critical moments, often delivering pinpoint assists right when they’re needed most. His arrival has clearly strengthened the Warriors — and for Crickex Affiliate fans, that’s a breath of fresh air.