Warriors’ Comeback Falls Short as Suns Hand Golden State Fourth Straight Loss

The Golden State Warriors were unable to halt their losing streak, falling 113-105 to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night at the Footprint Center. The defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss, dropping their season record to 12-7. While the Warriors showcased resilience, particularly in the second half, it wasn’t enough to overcome a significant early deficit.

Golden State trailed by 17 points at halftime, a hole that proved insurmountable despite a spirited rally. The Warriors surged on a 13-3 run late in the fourth quarter, briefly turning a potential blowout into a competitive finish. They outscored the Suns by 10 points in the third quarter and won the second half by nine, but the damage had already been done in the first half.

Stephen Curry, returning after dealing with bilateral knee pain, struggled early. In the first half, Curry was uncharacteristically ineffective, missing all five of his field goal attempts and managing just two points from free throws.

His inability to create off the dribble or connect from deep highlighted concerns about his health and conditioning. However, he found his rhythm in the third quarter, scoring 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including three consecutive three-pointers. His resurgence helped the Warriors claw back into contention, though his efforts couldn’t spark a decisive fourth-quarter comeback.

Head coach Steve Kerr continued experimenting with lineups, starting Curry alongside rookie Brandin Podziemski, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. The group showed promise early, with Podziemski delivering an efficient start, scoring eight points on perfect shooting in the first quarter. However, inconsistency and a lack of a reliable secondary scoring option behind Curry proved costly.

Ultimately, while the Warriors demonstrated fight and flashes of potential, their slow start and ongoing struggles to find a consistent lineup underscore the challenges they face in climbing out of their current slump.