The Warriors (29-27) were in control almost the entire game, crushing Sacramento in the minutes Curry rested. Golden State went 20-for-43 (46.5%) from deep and scored 38 points off 24 Kings turnovers. They’re now 4-1 with Jimmy Butler, who registered 17 points and seven assists while snagging three steals.

SACRAMENTO — Buddy Hield is in a reserve role for the Golden State Warriors. Again. That came after starting 12 straight games before he returned to the bench a week ago. “Buddy is a huge part of what we’re doing,

Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody combined for 43 points, Buddy Hield and Stephen Curry made it four Golden State players with 20 or more, and the Warriors improved to 4-1 in the Jimmy Butler era with a 132-108 romp over the rival Sacramento Kings on Friday night in the California capital.