Suns beat shorthanded Warriors in home opener
Phoenix won its first home game of the season against a Warriors team missing several players. The win eased some pressure, though defensive problems remain.
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Phoenix won its first home game of the season against a Warriors team missing several players. The win eased some pressure, though defensive problems remain.
Golden State was missing nearly all of its veterans and still kept the game against Phoenix competitive, losing in an entertaining contest on Sunday.
Golden State lost to Phoenix and opened the season with three straight defeats, something that had not happened in Stephen Curry's career.
Devin Booker scored 43 as Phoenix beat a depleted Golden State side 131-122.
In his first game wearing No. 15, Devin Booker did not attempt a 3-pointer and Phoenix was beaten by 41 points in its season opener. The result revived questions about his outside shooting.
Phoenix opened the season with a 124-83 loss at Portland, trailing by as many as 52 points.
Damian Lillard had 25 points in his return for Portland, who beat Phoenix by 41 in their season opener. The Trail Blazers began the game on a 21-0 run, the biggest to start a game in the league in 25 years.
Drew Timme was waived and then picked up by Phoenix. The move brings the number of Zags on NBA opening-night rosters to 12.