On February 1, Beijing time, the 2024-25 NBA regular season continued, and the Warriors lost to the Suns 105-130 at home, ending the Warriors' two-game winning streak.

Statistics

Warriors: Curry scored 14 points on 5-of-14 shooting, 1-of-6 three-pointers, Wiggins 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, Hield 13 points, and Lee Kyle 4 points

Suns: Durant had 19 points, six rebounds and three assists in the first three quarters, Booker had 31 points and 11 assists, Beal had 21 points off the bench and Richards had 14 points and 16 rebounds

Background

The Suns lost 113-121 to the Timberwolves last time out, but the team has won eight of its last 11 games and currently sits in ninth place in the West with a 24-22 record. The Warriors beat the Thunder 116-109 in their last game, and Curry struggled in the first half, but scored 17 points in the second half and hit three three-pointers in key moments in the fourth quarter. Wiggins has been the Warriors' leading scorer in the last five games, averaging 21.6 points per game in the process, helping the team win three of their five games. The Warriors currently sit in 11th place in the West with a 24-23 record.

Game recap

The Suns, who were playing on the road, took the lead and Booker hit a three-pointer with Jones' assistance. The Warriors' tactics were very clear, pushing the pace of the game to the limit. Post and Hield hit back-to-back three-pointers to give the Warriors an 8-6 lead. Durant scored two goals in a row, directing a wave of 7-1 mini-climax, and the Suns overtook by 4 points. The Warriors did not show weakness either, and teamed up inside and outside to play a wave of 7-0 offense. Durant and Booker responded immediately and regained the advantage. At the end of the first quarter, the Suns led the Warriors 30-27.

In the second quarter, Beal scored 9 points alone, setting off a wave of 16-6 surge, and the Suns led 46-33. At 7 minutes and 38 seconds, Curry broke through the high throw and scored his first athletic goal of the game. Subsequently, Wiggins, Hield and others also made contributions, and the Warriors instantly chased the score to 47-53. Booker's 2+1 disrupted the Warriors' offensive rhythm, and Allen also scored two goals in a row. At the end of the first half, the Suns led the Warriors 62-51. In addition, Curry shot 1-of-5 from the field and 0-of-2 from three-point range in the half, scoring only 2 points.

Curry scored two straight goals, but Booker immediately responded with an 18-7 offensive run that gave the Suns an 84-62 lead. At this time, the camera turned to Curry on the bench, and Curry also looked very helpless when he saw the score. Looney's layup helped the Warriors break the deadlock, and Moody and Podzemski combined for three three-pointers. The elder Payton on the sidelines trash talked to Durant, and Durant hit three three-pointers in a row after spraying with him. At the end of the third quarter, the Suns led the Warriors 98-79.

In the final quarter, Curry finally opened up on the outside, scoring eight points in a row to help the Warriors chase 90-104. At the critical moment, Jones responded with a 3+1, Booker and Beal also scored one after another, and the Suns held a 22-point advantage. Although the Warriors followed suit, the Suns won steadily.

Both sides start

Warriors: Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Quinten Post, Gary Payton II, Buddy Hield

Suns: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Ryan Dern, Nick Richards, Tyus Jones