Devin Booker contributed 27 points to help the Phoenix Suns secure a 113-105 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Even without Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, who were both sidelined with injuries, the Suns showed resilience and solid teamwork. Kevin Durant scored 21 points, with Tyus Jones contributing 19 points and nine assists, making an impressive 4-of-5 shots from three-point range.
Hot Shooting from Deep Powers Phoenix
Phoenix excelled in shooting three-pointers, making 18 out of 35 attempts for a 51.4% rate. The team had an impressive first-half shooting performance, making 14 out of 21 three-pointers (66.7%), leading them to a 66-49 halftime score. Grayson Allen helped sustain the Suns’ momentum by scoring 17 points, including numerous crucial three-pointers.
Warriors’ Comeback Falls Short
Golden State displayed signs of improvement in the second half, reducing a 17-point gap to only seven by the beginning of the fourth quarter. Stephen Curry contributed 15 points in the third quarter to drive the team, ending the game with a total of 23 points. Nevertheless, his shooting performance of 8 out of 20 highlighted the difficulties faced by the Warriors. Andrew Wiggins contributed 18 points, whereas Draymond Green added 13, however, the team’s late comeback fell short.
Durant Seals the Win
Golden State narrowed the margin to 105-99 near the end of the fourth quarter, but Durant hit a three-pointer with 1:42 remaining, stopping the Warriors’ momentum. Tyus Jones also had a crucial impact, making a significant three-point shot in the quarter to increase the lead.
Suns Stay Steady Despite Adversity
The Suns demonstrated their depth with a well-rounded offensive strategy, as several players made at least three three-pointers. Phoenix bounced back strongly after a difficult defeat to Brooklyn with this victory.
The Warriors’ fourth straight loss emphasizes the difficulties they are encountering following a strong beginning to the season. Both teams aim to gain momentum as the season moves forward.
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