Wiggins is back.

The Golden State Warriors lost 123-126 against the Sacramento Kings in Game 1 of the 1st round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs held at the Sacramento Golden 1 Center on the 16th (Korean time).

Golden State suffered a disappointing defeat at the end of a close game. The away nightmare that came out in the regular season continued until the first leg of the first round. However, since the series is just getting started, there is a good chance that Golden State will turn the game around in the remaining games.메이저사이트

Golden State had positive elements amidst the defeat. The successful return of Andrew Wiggins (17 points) after a long hiatus can be a great boost when thinking about the future.

After leaving in mid-February due to family problems, Wiggins, who was uncertain when he would return, joined the team in early April and improved his condition to return to the playoffs. Although he did not accompany the team, Wiggins was maintaining a certain level of physical condition through his regular workouts.

Wiggins, whose last game was against Washington on February 14, played in the game that day and made a comeback after a hiatus of two months. Manager Steve Kerr used him as a bench member rather than a starter to ease his burden.

Although there were many worried eyes due to the long hiatus, Wiggins performed impressively in his return match. Wiggins, who played 28 minutes, did his part, recording 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. Wiggins, who showed off his fierce scoring sense from the first quarter, showed his presence by scoring 12 points in the first half alone. 

However, the real sense of the game did not come up perfectly, as he tried eight 3-pointers and only succeeded in one. In the fourth quarter, there was no score, and even the 3-point shot at the end of the game, which was aimed at a comeback, missed the rim.