Three-point showdown! Both Curry and Booker absent, teams combined for 36 three-pointers, Warriors rally to end losing streak against Suns

On February 6th Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Warriors rallied to beat the Suns 101-97, ending their losing run. Neither Curry nor Booker played, and the teams combined for 36 made threes.

Statistical Summary

Warriors: Spencer scored 20 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals; Melton added 17 points; Santos contributed 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists; Horford had 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Payton finished with 15 points and 8 rebounds;

Suns: Brooks led with 24 points and 6 rebounds; Gillespie put up 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Williams recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds; Allen contributed 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists;

Game Progression

The Warriors started strong from beyond the arc, hitting four consecutive three-pointers, but the Suns kept pace with Williams and Brooks scoring consistently, keeping the Warriors' lead narrow. Allen then sank three straight threes, sparking a scoring run that flipped the lead to the Suns. As the Suns looked to extend their advantage, the Warriors responded with Payton and Santos each knocking down threes to tie the game at 23-23. Near the end of the quarter, the Suns finished with a scoring surge to hold a 4-point lead. In the second quarter, the Suns cooled off early with multiple missed shots, allowing the Warriors to capitalize with a 12-2 run featuring both inside and outside scoring. Brooks kept the Suns in the fight with continuous scoring, but the Warriors maintained their momentum hitting more threes to keep control. The Suns closed the quarter with a three-pointer to narrow the gap. At halftime, the Warriors led 59-55 over the Suns.

After the break, the Warriors opened with a 7-1 run, extending their lead to 10 points. However, their offense stalled shortly after, as Allen and O’Neal hit multiple threes and Brooks scored both inside and out, fueling an 18-5 run that put the Suns ahead. The Warriors stopped the bleeding with free throws, but the Suns kept up their outside shooting as Dunn and Gillespie hit threes. After three quarters, the Suns led 82-76. In the final quarter, the Suns continued their momentum with an 8-0 run, but the Warriors quickly countered, chasing down the score. Payton and Horford hit back-to-back threes to bring the Warriors within 91-95. In the closing moments, the Warriors went on a 6-2 run to tie at 97-97. In the dying seconds, Santos scored on a fast break layup, Brooks missed a three, and Melton added two fast-break points to seal the victory for the Warriors.

Starting Lineups

Warriors: Green, Spencer, Melton, Moody, Santos

Suns: Brooks, Gillespie, O’Neal, Williams, Allen