Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday night, holding off the Phoenix Suns 119-116 at Chase Center in a tense, physical matchup. Golden State improved to 14-15, while Phoenix dropped to 15-13 after failing to erase a late deficit.
Stephen Curry delivered 28 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, controlling the game late with his shooting and composure. Curry scored 14 of his points in the fourth quarter and went 5-of-6 from the line in the final period.
Jimmy Butler added 25 points and made the decisive play with a driving layup and three-point play after Phoenix cut the lead to two with 1:10 remaining. Butler’s finish halted the Suns’ momentum and steadied Golden State down the stretch.
The closing seconds were frantic as Collin Gillespie missed a baseline three with 18 seconds left before Curry knocked down two free throws. Gillespie answered with a three with 10 seconds to go, but Curry scored again to seal the outcome.
Devin Booker led all scorers with 38 points, carrying Phoenix offensively for long stretches. Booker attacked early and often, though the Suns struggled to get consistent production elsewhere late.
Dillon Brooks scored 22 points and made his first five shots as Phoenix shot 70.8 percent in the opening quarter to build a 44-32 lead. Foul trouble limited Brooks’ impact later, as the Suns were unable to maintain their early efficiency.
The game shifted emotionally in the first half when Draymond Green was ejected with 10:39 remaining in the second quarter after receiving consecutive technical fouls. Green was first whistled for shoving Gillespie from behind, then assessed another for continued arguing, with coach Steve Kerr also receiving a technical while protesting the decision.
Tensions carried over from Thursday’s 99-98 Suns win, which featured a Flagrant 1 foul by Brooks on Curry late in that game. Brooks was booed consistently by the Chase Center crowd, and physical play continued throughout Saturday’s contest.
Golden State overcame the ejection and the absence of Jonathan Kuminga, who missed the game due to illness. Buddy Hield’s streak of 199 consecutive regular-season games played also ended, thinning the Warriors’ rotation further.
Despite those challenges, the Warriors won the rebounding battle 49-34 and forced key misses in the final minutes. Golden State shot 35 percent from three and leaned on late-game execution rather than volume scoring.
Phoenix returns home to face the Lakers on Tuesday night, still searching for consistency in close games. Golden State hosts Orlando on Monday, looking to build on a win defined by resilience and timely shot-making.
