The Phoenix Suns protected home court with a 131-122 victory over the Golden State Warriors on October 25, 2026, using a balanced offensive attack and a timely fourth-quarter run to hold off a late Warriors surge. Phoenix led for most of the night, but Golden State remained within striking distance until the final minutes.

Game overview

The Suns opened with a 31-28 first quarter and stretched the lead to 65-58 by halftime. Phoenix kept the pressure on in the third, winning the period 33-32 to carry a 98-90 advantage into the fourth. Golden State cut the deficit to three midway through the final period, but the Suns answered with an 11-2 run to regain control.

• First quarter: Suns 31, Warriors 28
• Second quarter: Suns 34, Warriors 30
• Third quarter: Suns 33, Warriors 32
• Fourth quarter: Suns 33, Warriors 32
• Final: Suns 131, Warriors 122

Key moments

Golden State’s best stretch came early in the fourth, when Stephen Curry hit back-to-back three-pointers and Jimmy Butler converted an and-one to make it a one-possession game. Phoenix responded immediately: Devin Booker found Jalen Green in the corner for three, then scored on a driving layup after a Warriors turnover. A Dillon Brooks steal and transition dunk capped the decisive burst.

The Warriors had one more push, but Phoenix’s free-throw shooting and offensive rebounding in the final three minutes sealed the result. The Suns avoided giving Golden State extra possessions and forced Curry into a pair of difficult looks late.

Tactical story

Phoenix’s offensive balance was the central theme. Booker operated as the primary creator, but the Suns also generated offense through Green’s speed and Brooks’s physical drives. Phoenix attacked the Warriors’ switching defense by putting pressure on the rim, then kicked out to shooters when help arrived.

Defensively, the Suns did a solid job of crowding Curry and limiting his clean looks from deep. Golden State still found ways to score through Butler’s mid-range game and Jonathan Kuminga’s athleticism, but Phoenix won the rebounding battle and controlled the paint. The Warriors’ late turnovers proved costly in a game where every possession mattered.

Standout performers

Booker led Phoenix with 31 points and 7 assists, while Green added 26 points and 5 rebounds. Brooks scored 18, and Mark Williams contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds. Golden State was paced by Curry with 30 points, Butler with 24, and Kuminga with 19.

What the result means

The win is a confidence booster for Phoenix against a Western Conference rival and a strong early-season signal about the Suns’ depth. For Golden State, the loss underscores the importance of cleaner execution in the final five minutes. In the NBA standings, Phoenix gains a valuable head-to-head result, while the Warriors will look to tighten their defense before the next road test.