The Golden State Warriors edged out the Phoenix Suns 116-113 in a nail-biting contest.
Final: Golden State Warriors 116, Phoenix Suns 113.
Warriors Get Past Suns Behind Currys Thrilling 34 Points
I was blown away by the Warriors' ability to outlast the Suns in this thrilling matchup. The final score was a decisive 116-113 victory for the Warriors, and it's clear that they were the superior team from start to finish.
Stephen Curry Leads the Charge
- Stephen Curry led the charge with an impressive 34 points.
- Devin Booker scored 26 points for the Suns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Warriors' strong performance.
- The Warriors' offense was on fire, with multiple players contributing to their success.
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By the Numbers: Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 31 | 26 | 36 | 20 | 113 |
| Golden State Warriors | 19 | 32 | 42 | 23 | 116 |
Points by quarter
| Player | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 3 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 34 |
| Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | 5 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 26 |
| Miles Bridges | Phoenix Suns | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 21 |
| Brandin Podziemski | Golden State Warriors | – | 6 | 10 | 4 | 20 |
| Charles Bassey | Golden State Warriors | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| Dillon Brooks | Phoenix Suns | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Yaxel Lendeborg | Golden State Warriors | – | 8 | 5 | 3 | 16 |
| Oso Ighodaro | Phoenix Suns | 8 | – | 4 | 2 | 14 |
Top 5 by points
| # | Player | Team | Points | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 34 | 34 pts · 6 reb · 7 ast · FG 9-21 · 33 min |
| 2 | Devin Booker | Phoenix Suns | 26 | 26 pts · 3 reb · 5 ast · FG 8-18 · 35 min |
| 3 | Miles Bridges | Phoenix Suns | 21 | 21 pts · 6 reb · 3 ast · FG 7-14 · 35 min |
| 4 | Brandin Podziemski | Golden State Warriors | 20 | 20 pts · 2 reb · 2 ast · FG 7-15 · 33 min |
| 5 | Charles Bassey | Golden State Warriors | 19 | 19 pts · 8 reb · 1 ast · FG 7-10 · 23 min |
Best on the night
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors): 34 pts · 6 reb · 7 ast · FG 9-21 · 33 min
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns): 26 pts · 3 reb · 5 ast · FG 8-18 · 35 min
- Miles Bridges (Phoenix Suns): 21 pts · 6 reb · 3 ast · FG 7-14 · 35 min
Rough night
- Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors): 2 pts on FG 1-3, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls in 20 min
- Collin Gillespie (Phoenix Suns): 3 pts on FG 1-8, 0 turnovers, 3 fouls in 24 min
- Luke Kennard (Phoenix Suns): 6 pts on FG 2-6, 0 turnovers, 4 fouls in 18 min
Fouls
Team fouls: Phoenix Suns 29 · Golden State Warriors 23. Fouled out: Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns). Foul trouble: Oso Ighodaro (Phoenix Suns, 5).
Injuries and absences
- Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors) — Out: Green (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) — Out: Curry (rest) won't play Sunday against the Clippers, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
- Kristaps Porzingis (Golden State Warriors) — Out: The Warriors are exploring potential trades involving Porzingis (personal), who remains away from the team indefinitely while dealing with ongoing health concer
- Moses Moody (Golden State Warriors) — Out: Moody (knee) is progressing toward a potential return between December and January after rupturing his left patellar tendon in March, Anthony Slater of ESPN rep
- Jimmy Butler III (Golden State Warriors) — Out: Butler (knee) could return sometime between January and February as he continues recovering from a torn right ACL, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports.
- Mark Williams (Phoenix Suns) — Out: Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
- Koa Peat (Phoenix Suns) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Rasheer Fleming (Phoenix Suns) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Jamaree Bouyea (Phoenix Suns) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Malevy Leons (Golden State Warriors) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Brandon Williams (Golden State Warriors) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
Curry Scores 34 Points in Career-Marking Performance Tonight
Stephen Curry's 34 points marked a significant milestone in his career trajectory.
Warriors Secure Win Despite Draymond Greens Injury Absence
Draymond Green was out due to injury, but the Warriors still managed to secure the win. The team has six players listed on their injury report against the Suns, including Kristaps Porzingis, who is not with the team after reportedly showing symptoms of POTS.
Warriors Victory Marks Turning Point in Season with 5 Wins
The Warriors' victory marked a significant turning point in their season, as they move up the standings. The Suns, on the other hand, will need to regroup and refocus for their next matchup.
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