Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors Face Off Amid Struggles and Key Injuries

Both teams, tied at 15-15, aim to rebound despite missing star players and enduring recent losing streaks.

The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors enter Saturday's game with identical 15-15 records, both struggling after losing seven of their last ten games.
Key players are sidelined for both teams, including Suns' Devin Booker (groin) and Warriors' Gary Payton II (calf), while Jusuf Nurkic begins a three-game suspension.
Kevin Durant continues to lead the Suns with strong performances, including a 35-point effort in their recent loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
Golden State, led by Stephen Curry, has dropped three straight games and six of their last seven, including a recent loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Suns lead the season series 1-0 after a November 30 win, and both teams are looking to break their slumps in this second matchup of the series.