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Social Media on the Sacramento Kings' Preseason Win, New Arena

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The Sacramento Kings christened their new arena last night by playing in an exhibition match against Maccabi Haifa.

To view the highlights of last night’s match, check out the video listed below.

Fortunately for the purple and white, they were able to finish their first game in the Golden 1 Center with a win by a score of 135-96.

Kings fans were excited not only because their team came out victorious, but also because of their amazement of the venue that the Kings will be playing in for years to come.

With that being said, listed down below are some reactions from the Sacramento Kings community pertaining to the team’s play and their new arena.

Sacramento's Golden 1 Center has one of the largest scoreboards in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/qqGlfoqOTR

— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) October 11, 2016

#GameDay @Golden1Center @SacramentoKings 4 life! pic.twitter.com/rNHP3U80BW

— Chㅇcㅇlaㅈㅌ ㅈy Bㅌaㅈs (@ChocolateTyBeat) October 11, 2016

Hahaha

Cha-Ching money sound when @SacramentoKings player made a 3.

$$$

— Dave Lack (@DaveLack) October 11, 2016

Perfect night for outdoor basketball. #SacramentoProud #GoKings!!!! pic.twitter.com/EuxXFqPgun

— Chris Granger (@cgkings) October 11, 2016

In our seats for the first game at @Golden1Center This seems so strange. Lol#SacramentoProud pic.twitter.com/qn3LM4OEfK

— Niko Rust (@Kings_6thMan) October 11, 2016

I think I could get used to this! #???????? https://t.co/CDqOJKDJfC pic.twitter.com/69StG7xVrx

— Jason Wise (@Jason_Wise) October 11, 2016

First @SacramentoKings preseason game in the books..@Golden1Center is hot!!???? pic.twitter.com/fPxBNge6An

— Henry Turner (@HankDaHighFlyer) October 11, 2016

Guys. If the kings keep this up I think we can fight for a playoff spot pic.twitter.com/Tqt2Fpc6kC

— John (@HeuristicLineup) October 11, 2016

The next time Sacramento hits the hardwood is this upcoming Thursday where the Los Angeles Lakers come to town. Another game where Kings could potentially remain undefeated in their new home.