Overview
- The Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 116-113 Monday night in San Francisco, with Stephen Curry scoring 34 points and making 11 of 12 free throws to close out the game.
- Draymond Green was ejected early in the third quarter after an altercation with Khaman Maluach that escalated when Dillon Brooks entered the fray, and three technical fouls were assessed during the contest.
- Reserve center Charles Bassey delivered a career-best 19 points and eight rebounds after Green’s exit, Brandin Podziemski added 20 points, and those bench minutes were decisive in the comeback.
- The win extends Golden State’s streak to five games after an 0-3 start and came while the team managed a long injury list and used load management to rest players the previous night.
- Phoenix relied heavily on Devin Booker, who had 26 points and fouled out late, highlighting the Suns’ ongoing defensive struggles and their need for more consistent team defense.