The Phoenix Suns are set to face the Golden State Warriors in an important Western Conference matchup. This game will take place in Phoenix on Thursday at 10 p.m. EST. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they head into the heart of the season.
Current Standings
The Suns currently hold a record of 30 wins and 20 losses, placing them sixth in the Western Conference. The Warriors have a record of 27 wins and 24 losses, putting them eighth in the same conference.
Team Performances
- Phoenix Suns
- Western Conference record: 20-14
- Decisive games: 4-6 in games decided by 3 points or fewer
- Average 3-pointers made per game: 14.5
- Golden State Warriors
- Western Conference record: 17-14
- Average 3-pointers made per game: 16.4
- Shooting percentage from 3-point range: 36.5%
Recent Matchup
This will be the fourth meeting between these teams this season. The Warriors won the last game 119-116 on December 21, with Stephen Curry scoring 28 points to lead his team to victory.
Key Player Statistical Highlights
- Collin Gillespie (Suns): 13.5 points, 4.6 assists per game
- Dillon Brooks (Suns): 20.6 points over the past 10 games
- Brandin Podziemski (Warriors): 12.1 points, 3.6 assists per game
- Moses Moody (Warriors): 14.6 points over the last 10 games
Recent Performances
In their last ten games, the Suns have a record of 6-4, averaging 109.7 points with a shooting percentage of 44.9%. Their opponents have averaged 108.3 points.
The Warriors, on the other hand, have a 5-5 record in their last ten games. They average 119.1 points while shooting 47.8%. Their opponents in this stretch have averaged 117.0 points.
Injury Reports
- Phoenix Suns
- Jalen Green: out (hip)
- Devin Booker: out (ankle)
- Golden State Warriors
- Jimmy Butler III: out for the season (knee)
- LJ Cryer: out (hamstring)
- Jonathan Kuminga: out (knee)
- Stephen Curry: out (knee)
- Seth Curry: out (back)
This matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors is crucial for both teams. As the season progresses, each game becomes increasingly important in the race for playoff positioning.
