Warriors
SunsThe Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 131-122 on Saturday, October 24, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The Suns led 57-54 at halftime. They did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 45-38.
Top performers
Devin Booker led the Suns with 43 points on 17-of-25 shooting, with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Miles Bridges added 16 points and 7 rebounds. For the Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg had 26 points on 9-of-19 shooting, including 6 3-pointers, with 9 rebounds and 5 assists. De'Anthony Melton added 25 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-double: Graham Ike (12 points and 10 rebounds). The Warriors bench outscored the Suns reserves 46-36.
- Devin Booker (PHX): 43 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST, 17-25 FG, 36 MIN
- Yaxel Lendeborg (GSW): 26 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST, 9-19 FG, 36 MIN
- De'Anthony Melton (GSW): 25 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 8-13 FG, 27 MIN
- Brandon Williams (GSW): 20 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST, 5-10 FG, 24 MIN
- Miles Bridges (PHX): 16 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 6-11 FG, 33 MIN
- Dillon Brooks (PHX): 15 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 6-12 FG, 34 MIN
Context
The Suns improved to 1-1, while the Warriors fell to 0-3, their third loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Suns host the Hornets on Thursday, Nov 12; the Warriors visit the Spurs on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,071 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Officials: Derrick Collins, Sean Corbin and Ray Acosta.