Warriors vs Suns

The Golden State Warriors have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Phoenix Suns and are hoping to record their first win since Dec. 25 of 2021.

- Dec 03, 2016 - Golden State 138 vs. - Feb 12, 2018 - Golden State 129 vs. - Apr 08, 2018 - Golden State 117 vs. - Dec 31, 2018 - Golden State 132 vs. - Dec 25, 2021 - Golden State 116 vs. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nba_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. In other words, don't count Phoenix out just yet. Regional restrictions may apply.) The Warriors are expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten Phoenix Jan. It was another big night for Golden State's point guard The Golden State Warriors have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Phoenix Suns and are hoping to record their first win since Dec. Meanwhile, Phoenix came up short against the Sacramento Kings this past Saturday, falling 128-119.

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson was thermonuclear hot in the first half against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Just look at the final 3-pointer of the half. And the Suns had no chance. [Klay erupts for 33 points on eight 3s in first half vs.

Klay Thompson set the tone early, scoring 33 first half points in the Golden State Warriors 123-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday Night.

It was a one point game with 1:22 to go in the fourth quarter but the Kings hit their free throws and ended the game on a 9-1 run to stretch their lead over the fourth placed Suns to 3.5 games. He gets the bucket and the foul! After three straight losses since the sharp shooters return, the Warriors returned home and got a much needed win over the team with the top record in the league. The Warriors lead by 25 here in the first quarter! FT is good after the Green foul, and he's got 22 on the night. Klay has some history with the Suns and Devin Booker. Curry got his own rebound off the missed three and got fouled. Thompson went to the line early in the third quarter, and missed two FTs, and would not score for the rest of the quarter. Thompson just needed to see the ball go in the basket. FT is good to complete the three point play. The Splash Brother was tossed out of a game against Phoenix earlier this year, and the Warriors had yet to beat the Suns this season but all that changed on Monday. Klay Thompson exploded out of the gate and ended the night with 38 points in the 123-112 victory.

Assessing Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors in the team's 123-112 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Good to see Moody back in the rotation in this game. he even ran Lee off the court by continually blowing by him. It’s also about who fills in when needed. If anyone was wondering why the Warriors have been hanging on and waiting for Iguodala all year ... This is why they’ve been hanging on and waiting for Iguodala all year. And Klay’s 18-point quarter was the catalyst behind it. Sure, having the best-shooting backcourt in NBA history to pass out to helps, but still ... During their recent three-game losing streak, they fell behind huge in the first quarter and didn’t have the firepower to overcome it. Until then, the Warriors were able to win despite Green not having his best game. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) bounced back. As always, grades are based on my expectations for each player, with a “B” grade representing the average performance for each Warrior. Even with key players sidelined, the Warriors continue to look like championship contenders when they’re at home.

While fans will unfortunately miss out on Kevin Durant vs. his old team, Monday night's matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors should be ...

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry set the tone early at Chase Center as the Warriors secured a 123-112 win over the Suns to extend their home win streak to ...

7 p.m. - Time: 10 p.m. Suns will tip off around 10 p.m. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Suns will air on ESPN. Can the Warriors slow him down tonight? He's outscoring the Suns by himself so far 18-14. — Steph Curry is called for a blocking foul as he tries to take the charge on Josh Okogie. — The Warriors are sending two defenders at Devin Booker every time, forcing him to put the ball on the floor. He remains in the game. — Steph Curry picks up his fourth foul with 10 minutes remaining in the third. — Jordan Poole is called for the foul on Chris Paul and puts the Warriors in the penalty with 4:32 to go.

The Warriors used their best first quarter of the season to hold off the Suns as they brace a huge five-game road trip.

For how great Thompson was in the first quarter, he nearly was as great in the second. The Warriors were outscored by five points in the second quarter and seven in the fourth before scoring one more point than the Suns in the final 12 minutes. A smooth track was created from locking down defensively and two of the greatest shooters ever putting on a show. The Warriors as a team scored 32 points in the frame. "You need to do it on the road, but even when we have been down big we fought back and found our way back into a game. "In the two early Phoenix losses, he really struggled and showed a lot of frustration, so I know it felt good for him to have that huge first half regardless of who we were playing, but as I said, this is a division rival and a team that has beaten us in three straight. He came out and set the tone." The future Hall of Famer saved his best for last, finishing with a game-high 38 points on 14-of-23 shooting and 8 of 14 from beyond the arc. In the Warriors' wild overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, the defending champions held their first lead after the first quarter in exactly one month. He scored only two points and was ejected in their first matchup. The bench was on its feet with a plethora of celebrations. The previous high was a 20-point lead all the way back on Nov.

The Warriors used their best first quarter of the season to hold off the Suns as they brace a huge five-game road trip.