The Golden State Warriors' recent victory over the Phoenix Suns was not just another win for the team, but a testament to their exceptional talent and determination. The game showcased their ability to dominate on both ends of the court, leaving no doubt that they are a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.
Firstly, the Warriors' offensive prowess was on full display throughout the game. Their ball movement and precision shooting left the Suns struggling to keep up. With players like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson leading the charge, it is no surprise that they consistently outscored their opponents. Their ability to create open shots and convert them into points is unmatched by any other team in the league.
The Dubs have a long way to go if they want to secure a playoff spot, but back at .500 (25-25), the Warriors have at least returned to the play-in part of the standings. They are the 10th seed in the West.
Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, and Draymond Green continued to lead the way for the Warriors. Curry led the Dubs with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists while Kuminga was second on the team with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Green, likely motivated by his matchup against Jusuf Nurkić, was even more aggressive offensively than usual. He recorded 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.
The X-factor for Golden State, though, may have been Gary Payton II, who returned from a hamstring injury. The Young Glove was 5-for-5 from the field with 11 points and was a ferocious defensive player, adding a steal and two blocks in fewer than 15 minutes of action.
The former Portland Trail Blazer has been great replacing Deandre Ayton and has proven that he can take advantage of the Warriors lack of size. When these teams met most recently, Nurkic had a fantastic 13-rebound game. That made it three out of four games against Golden State with at least 12 rebounds, and the outlier was a game in which he exited earlier and played just 17 minutes.
It’s also worth noting that with Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal all healthy, Nurkic’s sole focus can be on grabbing boards rather than needing to score. Therefore, we’re also adding Jusuf Nurkic O10.5 Rebounds (-140 at BetMGM) to our Suns vs. Warriors player props.
With 3.3 on the clock, Podziemski in-bounded the ball a bit behind Curry, but the future Hall of Famer corralled the pass, turned toward the hoop, and fired in one motion. His shot fell through the hoop to a raucous Chase Center atmosphere. The Dubs led 113-112 with 0.7 seconds left on the clock. The Suns were unable to get a shot off to try and retake the lead.
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