PHOENIX — In a thrilling match on Saturday night, the Phoenix Suns emerged victorious against the Golden State Warriors, clinching a 113-105 win. Devin Booker was a standout performer, contributing 27 points to the team’s success, while Kevin Durant supported with 21 points of his own. Tyus Jones also played a pivotal role, scoring 19 points and providing nine assists, showcasing exceptional shooting with 7 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. Grayson Allen chipped in with 17 points, leading the Suns to an impressive 51.4% accuracy from three-point territory, connecting on 18 of 35 attempts.
The Warriors, meanwhile, faced a challenging night, suffering their fourth consecutive loss. Stephen Curry was the team’s leading scorer with 23 points but struggled with his shooting, hitting only 8 of 20 attempts. Andrew Wiggins added 18 points, and Draymond Green contributed with 13 points. The Warriors fell behind by 17 points at halftime but rallied in the second half, reducing the deficit to 85-78 by the end of the third quarter, thanks in part to a 15-point burst from Curry.
As the game progressed, the Warriors made a late push, going on a 9-0 run to cut the Suns’ lead to 105-99. However, Durant’s crucial 3-pointer at 1:42 remaining helped the Suns regain control of the game. The Suns had built a solid lead of 66-49 by halftime, demonstrating strong shooting, especially behind the arc, where they made 14 of 21 shots (66.7%).
It’s important to note that Phoenix was missing key players in Bradley Beal (calf) and Jusuf Nurkic (quad), with Beal absent for eight of the team’s 19 games this season due to various injuries. The Suns’ victory served as a much-needed rebound after their previous home loss to the Nets.
Key moments in the game included a pivotal 3-pointer from Jones with 6:28 remaining, extending the Suns’ lead to 99-86. Following a turnover by the Warriors on the subsequent play, Booker capitalized by sinking a jumper to increase the Suns’ lead to 15 points.
In terms of performance statistics, Allen, Durant, Booker, Jones, and Royce O’Neale were all impactful, each nailing at least three 3-pointers during the contest.
Looking ahead, the Warriors will face the Denver Nuggets on the road on Tuesday night, while the Suns will host the San Antonio Spurs on the same evening.