Overview

• The Golden State Warriors enter the pivotal game as -9.5 favorites, reflecting strong recent form and Kevin Durant’s continued absence for the Suns.
• Kevin Durant will miss his fourth consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain, further complicating Phoenix’s playoff aspirations.
• The Suns are 2.5 games out of the final play-in spot with only four games remaining, making this matchup critical to their postseason chances.
• Golden State has surged recently, boasting a 21-7 record over the past two months, while the Suns have struggled with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games.
• Betting markets and advanced metrics strongly favor the Warriors, who rank third in net rating and have one of the league’s best defenses post-All-Star break.