The Golden State Warriors wore the jerseys of a champion, and at times this season could conjure streaks producing optimism, but the end was just, swift and decisive at the hands of the bloodthirsty Sacramento Kings.
Sacramento fans savored some payback after the Warriors knocked the Kings out of the playoffs last season.
The Sacramento Kings will play the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference.
Zion Williamson played a career-high 70 games this regular season.