Suns Edge Warriors 119-116 Despite Late Scare

In a closely contested matchup, the Phoenix Suns secured a 119-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Despite holding a comfortable lead, the Suns faced a late scare as the Warriors rallied in the final minutes, making the game much closer than expected.

Devin Booker led the Suns with an impressive performance, scoring 32 points and adding seven assists. Bradley Beal, making a return from a back injury, contributed 16 points to the Suns’ cause. The game featured a significant moment when the Warriors’ Draymond Green was ejected in the third quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul on Jusuf Nurkic.

The Suns held an 88-87 lead heading into the fourth quarter, and a 12-0 run, highlighted by a reverse dunk from Booker, helped them push ahead 109-96 with about four minutes left. However, the Warriors mounted a late comeback, cutting the margin to 115-114 with 15 seconds left.

Booker responded with two crucial free throws, giving the Suns a three-point lead. Stephen Curry had a chance to tie the game with a 3-pointer, but he missed, and Beal’s free throws ultimately secured the victory for the Suns.

Despite the win, Suns coach Frank Vogel expressed frustration with the team’s tendency to make comfortable victories more challenging. He emphasized the need to address this trend moving forward.

The Suns are now 3-0 this season against the Warriors, showcasing their competitiveness in matchups against one of the top teams in the league. Phoenix will look to build on this win and maintain their strong performance as the season progresses.