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Stephen Curry scored 34 points, added seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Phoenix Suns 116-113 on Monday night at Chase Center. The post Stephen Curry scores 34 as Warriors hold off Suns in heated clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Phoenix Suns are going to need some time to click into place, and how long that process takes will define their season.
The Golden State Warriors have withstood a Draymond Green ejection to record another remarkable comeback win on Monday night.
The Phoenix Suns fall 116-113 to the Golden State Warriors, dropping to 1-4 on the season. Despite a 16-point second‑quarter lead and a hot first‑half free‑throw performance (13‑of‑14), the Suns falter late, committing turnovers and missing critical free throws. Devin Booker scores 26 points, shoots 8‑of‑18 and fouls out with under a minute left as Phoenix trails by five. Miles Bridges adds 21, Dillon Brooks 18, and bench standout Oso Ighodaro goes perfect 6‑of‑6. Stephen Curry leads the Warriors with 34 points, guiding Golden State's second‑half surge to the win.
Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks got into a heated altercation in the third quarter of tonight's NBA game between the Warriors and the Suns.
The Phoenix Suns lose guard Jordan Goodwin to a right‑calf injury during Monday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Goodwin limped out with 1:24 left in the second quarter and did not return, finishing with four points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 10 minutes. The calf issue marks his second recent injury, following a similar setback in the Suns’ playoff series last season. Goodwin, 28, signed a three‑year, $19 million deal this offseason after posting 8.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game last year.
Draymond Green grabbed Suns center Khaman Maluach and threw him down to the floor, which Dillon Brooks took exception to.
Warriors forward Draymond Green receives his first ejection of the 2026‑27 season during the Nov. 2 game at Chase Center against the Phoenix Suns. After feeling shoved by Suns center Khaman Maluach, Green tackled him, sparking a scuffle that also involved former rival Dillon Brooks, whom Green shoved in the neck. A replay review totals two technical fouls and triggers Green’s ejection two minutes into the second half, while Brooks also gets a technical. The league is expected to review the incident for a possible fine or suspension.
During the 2026 NBA Playoffs play‑in round, Warriors forward Draymond Green is ejected after a heated clash with the Phoenix Suns. In the third quarter, Green collides with rookie center Khaman Maluach, then throws him to the floor. Suns forward Dillon Brooks rushes in, confronting Green, which leads to a double technical on Green and a technical on Brooks. The incident highlights Brooks’ role as the Suns’ emotional leader and the growing physical rivalry between Phoenix and Golden State.
Goodwin exited the game with 1:24 remaining in the second quarter and did not return.
Draymond Green is ejected in the third quarter of the Warriors' November 2 game at Chase Center after a scuffle that began when he threw Suns center Khaman Maluach to the floor. Suns forward Dillon Brooks intervened, leading to a heated exchange and two technical fouls that automatically disqualify Green. The 36‑year‑old finished with four points, four rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes, while Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 27 points as they trail the Suns in the fourth quarter. Their rivalry dates back to 2023, when Brooks publicly called Green a “clown.”
Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks have gotten into plenty of scuffles during their respective careers, and they went face-to-face during Monday's contest between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns.
In a heated Warriors‑Suns matchup on Nov. 2, 2026, Draymond Green was ejected after a third‑quarter scuffle. Green threw Suns rookie Khaman Maluach to the floor, prompting teammate Dillon Brooks to intervene. Green then grabbed Brooks’ jersey near his throat, leading officials to assess a double technical foul and send Green out of the game. The incident highlights the volatile dynamic between Green’s explosive style and Brooks’ protective defense.
At halftime of Game 7 of the WNBA Commissioners Cup, Valkyries forward Gabby Williams had just two points and the team trailed by six. After a 28‑point second‑half surge, she finished with 30 points, four blocks and two steals, clinching the title and earning Finals MVP. Valkyries owner Joe Lacob, who also owns the Golden State Warriors, hailed her performance as "maybe even greater" than Stephen Curry’s 2022 Game 4 or Klay Thompson’s 2016 Game 6, citing the historic stakes. The win prompted a celebration with Warriors stars on the court and even a congratulatory text from Michael Jordan. Williams’ breakout solidifies her reputation as a top two‑way player.
The Golden State Warriors know better than to pursue a Domantas Sabonis trade despite reports of his desire to exit the Sacramento Kings.
Suns forward Dillon Brooks, ejected against the Denver Nuggets, mocks the officials with a sarcastic "mind‑reader" comment, claiming the foul was judged intentional despite his view that it was accidental. Brooks — a close friend of Jamal Murray from their national‑team days — says he’d rather avoid suspension and will be back for Monday’s matchup with the Golden State Warriors, hoping to match his 22‑point, 21‑minute effort from Friday. Coach Jordan Ott and teammates suggest the incident stems from Brooks’ reputation rather than any malicious intent.
Although the Warriors were viewing this season as a gap year, Yaxel Lendeborg has clearly given the franchise more reason to be optimistic.
Nine NBA teams are monitoring New Orleans Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III as the franchise reportedly demands three first‑round picks for his trade. The Lakers, Rockets, Bulls, Wizards, Warriors, Thunder, Spurs, Pistons and Grizzlies see Murphy’s 21‑point average, 5+ rebounds and 37% three‑point shooting as a fix for wing defense, spacing and scoring needs. Reports note the Lakers need wing defense, the Thunder aim to fill injury‑hit depth, the Warriors want another scorer for Steph Curry, the Rockets seek floor‑spacing, and the Spurs target perimeter shooting. The Pelicans’ steep price makes the chase even more intriguing.
The Suns host the Warriors at Chase Center on Nov. 2, 2026, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green returning after resting in the previous matchup. The last meeting saw Devin Booker explode for 43 points, leading Phoenix to a 131-122 win over a depleted Warriors squad. Both teams enter the game with shaky starts—Phoenix is 0-4, ranking last in defensive rating, while Golden State sits 4-3 after a win over the Clippers without several key pieces. Key absences include Suns center Mark Williams (labrum surgery) and Warriors forward Al Horford; Suns forward Brandon Williams is questionable. The showdown pits Booker’s heroics against a full‑strength Warriors offense that leads the league in threes and ball movement.
For the second time in this young season, the Suns will face the Golden State Warriors. See you in the comment section!
The Warriors host the Suns tonight despite key absences. Guard Brandon Williams (left quad contusion) and forward Gui Santos (left knee tendinitis) sit after recent outings, and veteran Al Horford sits with a low‑back issue. Long‑term injuries keep Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, and Kristaps Porziņģis out. Phoenix also misses interior presence as Mark Williams remains away after shoulder surgery. Both teams will play without these pieces, making the 7 p.m. PT clash at Chase Center a test of depth.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr's decision to not set expectations is looking like a very wise one early in the season.
Yaxel Lendeborg's hype and impact at the Golden State Warriors is already building toward Blake Griffin's rookie path and an All-Star berth.
Rookie Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 points with 4 rebounds and 6 assists in a 124-112 win over the LA Clippers on Nov. 1, 2026, then declares he’s an "ethical hooper," saying he isn’t a stat‑chaser and prefers efficient basketball. He admits trying to chase a 40‑point night cost his team late minutes, while teammates like De’Anthony Melton encouraged him. The interview follows other headline‑making comments from Lendeborg early in his rookie season, highlighting his humility and growing fan appeal.
The Golden State Warriors host the Phoenix Suns Monday night at Chase Center, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green back after a back‑to‑back. The Warriors (4‑3) ride a four‑game streak, while the Suns (1‑3) seek their second win after a 131‑122 loss in Phoenix. Tip‑off is 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on NBC Sports Bay Area, Arizona’s Family, Suns+, or NBA League Pass. Injury updates: Warriors are shorthanded—Gui Santos (knee tendinitis) and Al Horford (rest) out, Brandon Williams questionable; Suns miss Mark Williams (shoulder surgery) and have Drew Timme on a two‑way contract. Projected lineups feature Curry, Green, Podziemski and Lendeborg for Golden State, and Booker, Jalen Green, Brooks, Bridges and Khaman Maluach for Phoenix. History favors Golden State, who have won 22 of the last 28 home games against the Suns.