Stephen Curry powered Golden State back from an early 12-point hole as the Warriors edged Phoenix 116-113.
Phoenix opened with a 31-19 first quarter, but Golden State answered with a 32-26 second and a 42-36 third to erase the deficit and tie the game at 93. Stephen Curry led the comeback with 34 points on 9-of-21 shooting, including 5-of-13 from three and 11-of-12 at the line, plus 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks and 3 turnovers. Brandin Podziemski added 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting, 3-of-8 from deep and 3-of-4 at the line, with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks and 3 turnovers. Charles Bassey gave the Warriors 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting and 5-of-6 free throws, along with 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 1 turnover. Devin Booker scored 26 for Phoenix on 8-of-18 shooting, 2-of-4 from three and 8-of-8 at the line, adding 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 2 turnovers. Miles Bridges had 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three, and contributed 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 1 block and 1 turnover. Dillon Brooks chipped in 18 points on 5-of-8 shooting, 2-of-2 from three and 6-of-7 free throws, with 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks and 4 turnovers. Golden State won the fourth quarter 23-20 to seal the 116-113 victory.
Key Performers
Stephen Curry: 34 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists; 9-of-21 FG, 5-of-13 3P, 11-of-12 FT Devin Booker: 26 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists; 8-of-18 FG, 2-of-4 3P, 8-of-8 FT Miles Bridges: 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block; 7-of-14 FG, 3-of-5 3P
Standings Impact
Golden State improves from 4-3 to 5-3, while Phoenix drops from 1-3 to 1-4. The Warriors entered ranked 10th in the power index; the Suns were 20th.
DYMA Insight
Golden State’s 42-point third quarter erased Phoenix’s 12-point opening edge, and the Warriors finished by limiting the Suns to 20 in the fourth. Curry’s 34 points led the way, while the Warriors also got 58 points from Podziemski and Bassey.