November 2, 2026 | EST NBA Recap
Golden State Warriors 116 – Phoenix Suns 113
Stephen Curry delivered another outstanding performance Monday night, scoring 34 points as the Golden State Warriors overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 116-113 at Chase Center.
Curry added seven assists and six rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski contributed 20 points. Charles Bassey provided a major boost off the bench with 19 points and eight rebounds.
Devin Booker led Phoenix with 26 points, but the Suns couldn’t protect their early advantage, falling to 1-4.
First Quarter: Phoenix Takes Command (31-19 PHX)
The Suns established control early, taking advantage of Golden State’s offensive struggles to build a double-digit lead.
Phoenix attacked the basket effectively, with Booker directing the offense and Dillon Brooks providing additional scoring.
Golden State struggled badly from beyond the arc, connecting on just two of its 15 three-point attempts in the opening period.
The Warriors also committed costly turnovers that allowed Phoenix to generate transition opportunities.
Oso Ighodaro was particularly effective off the bench, scoring eight points without missing a shot.
Charles Bassey provided seven points for Golden State, but the Warriors couldn’t establish any consistent offensive momentum.
Phoenix finished the quarter ahead 31-19, having held Golden State to just 19 points.
Second Quarter: Warriors Respond Before Halftime (57-51 PHX)
Phoenix continued building its advantage during the second quarter.
Miles Bridges knocked down a three-pointer to extend the Suns’ lead to 41-24, while Luke Kennard contributed perimeter scoring off the bench.
Booker took control offensively, scoring 11 points during the period.
With 3:45 remaining, Booker converted a pull-up jumper to give Phoenix a commanding 55-39 advantage.
However, Golden State finally found its offensive rhythm.
The Warriors responded with a 12-0 run, reducing the deficit to just four points at 55-51 with 1:03 remaining.
Yaxel Lendeborg provided eight points in the quarter, including two three-pointers, while Podziemski added six points from beyond the arc.
Phoenix managed to preserve its advantage, entering halftime ahead 57-51.
Third Quarter: Curry Explodes, Draymond Ejected (93-93)
The third quarter completely transformed the contest.
Early in the period, Draymond Green became involved in an altercation after contact with Phoenix center Khaman Maluach.
Green grabbed and threw Maluach to the floor before becoming involved in another confrontation with Dillon Brooks.
Officials assessed Green two technical fouls, resulting in his ejection, while Brooks received one technical.
Despite losing one of their most important defensive players, the Warriors responded emphatically.
Curry caught fire, scoring 18 points in the quarter on 6-for-9 shooting, including four three-pointers.
His running pull-up jumper tied the contest at 73 with 6:47 remaining, completing Golden State’s climb back from its earlier deficit.
The Warriors continued attacking, with Bassey contributing important interior scoring and rebounding.
Podziemski also delivered 10 points in the period, helping Golden State produce a remarkable 42-point quarter.
Phoenix remained competitive behind Brooks, who scored nine third-quarter points, while Booker added eight.
With 12.6 seconds remaining, Podziemski connected on a jumper to tie the game at 93.
After trailing by as many as 17 points, Golden State entered the final quarter on level terms.
Fourth Quarter: Warriors Hold Their Nerve (116-113 GS)
The final quarter became a tightly contested battle, with neither team able to establish complete control.
Golden State struggled to convert field goals, shooting just 5-for-17 during the period, but compensated by attacking the basket and drawing fouls.
Phoenix, meanwhile, committed seven fourth-quarter turnovers that repeatedly interrupted its offensive possessions.
With 3:54 remaining, Georges Niang knocked down an important three-pointer off a De’Anthony Melton assist, putting Golden State ahead 109-106.
The Suns continued fighting, but their comeback efforts suffered a significant setback when Booker was called for his sixth personal foul with less than a minute remaining.
Phoenix trailed 113-108 at the time, losing its leading scorer at a critical stage.
However, the Suns refused to surrender.
Jalen Green attacked the basket for a dunk with 14.2 seconds remaining, reducing Golden State’s lead to 113-112.
The Warriors were suddenly facing another tense finish.
Golden State ultimately held on, with late defensive contributions from Melton and crucial free throws helping secure the 116-113 victory.
The Warriors outscored Phoenix 23-20 in the fourth quarter, completing their comeback and extending their winning streak to five games.
EST’s Take
The Warriors continue demonstrating their ability to overcome adversity.
Golden State trailed by 17 points, lost Draymond Green to an ejection, and struggled offensively for much of the first half. Yet Curry’s extraordinary third-quarter performance completely changed the direction of the game.
His 18-point explosion was the decisive individual performance, but the supporting cast deserves considerable recognition.
Bassey’s 19 points and eight rebounds were particularly valuable, while Podziemski and Niang provided timely scoring.
For Phoenix, this defeat represents another missed opportunity.
The Suns controlled much of the first half and still had opportunities to win late, but their seven fourth-quarter turnovers and inconsistent free-throw shooting proved costly.
Booker’s 26 points and Bridges’ 21 weren’t enough to prevent a third consecutive defeat.
Golden State improves to 5-3 with its fifth straight victory, while Phoenix falls to 1-4.
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