banner  Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his teammates are well aware of the significance of their upcoming In-Season Tournament matchup against the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors staved off elimination from the tournament with a hard-fought victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, setting the stage for a crucial clash with the Kings.

"It's a big game," Curry acknowledged. "You feel the energy of an In-Season Tournament game because of what it means. The court feels like a playoff-type game, and we know we have to win to stay in it. We have to approach it that way. I know they're going to do the same, so it's going to be a fun atmosphere."

Curry, a two-time NBA MVP, understands the pressure that comes with playing in a must-win game. However, he believes that the Warriors have the experience and talent necessary to rise to the occasion.

"We've been in this situation before," Curry said. "We know how to handle the pressure and we know how to execute under the bright lights. We're just focused on one game at a time, and that's the Kings."

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr echoed Curry's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of starting the game strong.

"We need to come out with a lot of energy and focus," Kerr said. "We can't afford to fall behind early. The Kings are a good team, and they're going to be coming at us hard. We have to be ready for their best shot."

The Warriors and Kings will face off at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night. The winner will advance to the next round of the In-Season Tournament, while the loser will be eliminated

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