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Steph Curry put on a show at Chase Center, but his magic wasn’t enough as the Warriors got blown out 129-99 by the Kings on Sunday night. The star guard dropped 26 points in 30 minutes, but it didn’t matter in what turned into a beatdown.

The game drew massive attention from basketball fans worldwide, and sports betting platforms noticed a surge in activity. Many basketball enthusiasts turned to betting sites that accept Bitcoin to place their wagers on this California rivalry matchup, due to their ease of use, enhanced customer service, and quick payouts. However, even the most experienced bettor might not have foreseen such a lopsided outcome.

Curry shot the lights out with an 8-for-12 clip from the field and knocked down four three-pointers on eight attempts, while also grabbing seven rebounds. His first bucket of the night left fans in awe as he strung together a jaw-dropping sequence of dribble moves (going behind-the-back, in-and-out, through-the-legs twice) before slicing to the rim for a sweet finish.

The two-time MVP added more highlights to his reel in the second quarter, nailing back-to-back four-point plays within 54 seconds. DeMar DeRozan caught his shooting arm on the first one, and Domantas Sabonis made contact as Curry drilled a deep 30-footer on the second. The Warriors’ star playfully counted to four after his second splash, drawing loud cheers from the home crowd despite the growing deficit.

The Kings proved they didn’t need their star guard De’Aaron Fox to dominate. Malik Monk stepped up in spectacular fashion, dishing out a career-high 10 assists in just the first half. He matched Curry’s 26 points while finishing with 12 assists, running the Sacramento offense with precision and flair.

Golden State’s defense fell apart as they gave up 75 points in the first half – marking the eighth time this season they’ve let opponents drop 70+ before the break. While Curry scored 20 of the team’s 51 first-half points with red-hot shooting, his teammates couldn’t find their groove. The Warriors shot below 45 percent from both the field and three-point range, and their 13 turnovers only made matters worse.

Wiggins fought hard as the second option, putting up 18 points on a solid 7-for-13 night. With Kuminga hurt and out for at least three weeks, Wiggins had to step up. Coach Kerr backed his guy before the game, but even 44 combined points from Wiggins and Curry didn’t stop the bleeding.

The loss sent the Warriors tumbling down the West standings, and their playoff hopes took another hit. The Kings sent a message: they don’t even need Fox to whoop you. They ran the show all night at Chase Center. Golden State’s got some soul-searching to do about their defense and role players after getting smacked by their NorCal rivals.

This L is just the latest headache in a rough Warriors season. They better figure things out fast if they want any shot at the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Kings proved they ain’t pushovers anymore; they straight up embarrassed their more famous neighbors in every way possible.