Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday November 30, 2021
Golden State Warriors 81, Phoenix Suns 82 (Q4 10:31)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinMonty Williams challenging foul on Shamet as Bjelica got bucket and foul on a block/charge situation.
#Suns up two with 10:31 left in game. – 11:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetRough shooting night for Landry Shamet. He’s 1-for-6 from 3, with quite a few of them being open. Then gets hit with the block call trying to take a charge on an and-1. Monty will challenge it – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinAttendance: 17,071 (sellout) #Suns #Warriors – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinBooker cheering as #Suns force 24-second violation. – 11:52 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriorsHeaded to the fourth 🔒 pic.twitter.com/4gH2vwHGkT – 11:52 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsCorner three… SPLASH. 👌 pic.twitter.com/tDhdcRJuXQ – 11:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinJohnson bucket. #Suns up four. – 11:51 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBADraymond is my DPOY favorite so far this season but Mikal Bridges belongs in the conversation.
It’s usually an award for bigs but Bridges has been extraordinary all season, just like tonight vs. Steph.
Somehow, Bridges is only +12000 to win it on FanDuel—the 29th-highest odds. – 11:51 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergSteph Curry, Devin Booker and Chris Paul have just 30 points between them heading into the fourth and this game is still great. – 11:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetThe Warriors are a -13 with Steph Curry (4-19 FG, 3-12 3P) on the court. They’re a +11 with him off it.
Just as we all expected. – 11:49 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonThrough three quarters Chris Paul is +15 and Stephen Curry is -13,. Suns win if that trend holds up. We’ll see. Curry is 4-of-19. First Team is doing an unreal job on him. – 11:49 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsWe got a good one. pic.twitter.com/ekC3LvdJds – 11:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetEnd of 3Q: PHX 80, GSW 78
Ayton: 16 Pts, 7 Reb, 7-13 FG
Johnson: 12 Pts, 3-7 3P
Paul: 9 Pts, 8 Ast, 4 Reb
Poole: 26 Pts, 6-11 3P – 11:47 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriorsGo ahead now Gary 🔨
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/hl2NrRwUtL – 11:47 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBAHuge difference guarding the Warriors’ shooters between Ayton and McGee. No coincidence GSW drought ended when he came in. – 11:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinMcGee gets follow dunk as ball hit top of backboard before traveling downward with McGee going upward to finish it. #Suns up 2. – 11:46 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42Just remember that Gary Payton II was waived by Golden State at the end of training camp.
He was eligible to be claimed by all 29 teams but his contract would have become fully guaranteed.
Went thru waivers, GSW signed him again (with $350K guaranteed) and the rest is history. – 11:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinTie game as Curry hits 3. #Suns #Warriors – 11:46 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsWE SEE YOU BIG FELLA. 🖐 pic.twitter.com/yLtPg8y35E – 11:46 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCSGP2 keeps doing good things. Sometimes great things – 11:45 PM
Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbsWhen Curry isn’t scoring in bunches, these shorter of bursts of playing time feel REALLY short – 11:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinCam Johnson was on floor in corner getting tended to.
They moved his foot back and forth while it was up in air.
Could be cramping, but he’s was grabbing at hamstring.
Not sure what it is, but Bridges is back in. Johnson walking back and forth. Standing. Getting fluids. #Suns – 11:44 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBAJordan Poole with a tough corner 3 over Javale. Huge weak side block. One-handed laser to Payton. Playing out of his mind right now. – 11:44 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterOne of the best sequences of Jordan Poole’s career. Flies over from weak side to block a 6-foot-8 wing at the rim and then pings a fastball to Gary Payton II for a dunk. pic.twitter.com/Guuczkdmfx – 11:43 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriorsPoole with the denial
& Poole with the dime 💥 pic.twitter.com/SPsA4aGcsc – 11:43 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonSuns really missing Nader in this one. Gap in the rotation and Poole is exactly the type of matchup he’d be taking defensively. – 11:42 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeBest thing going for the Warriors is neither Curry, Draymond or Wiggins are playing particularly well and it’s a winnable game. No Devin Booker is certainly a major factor in that. This is just a really good matchup – 11:41 PM
Adam Lauridsen @GSWFastBreakGary Payton II: +17. – 11:41 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuilloryJordan Poole hooping!! – 11:40 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrowWhew, Jordan Poole. – 11:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetWhew. Payton zipped a pretty pass to Cam Johnson under the basket, but Jordan Poole smothered his dunk attempt from the backside. Warriors back within 1, they’re a +8 in the non-Curry minutes this quarter – 11:40 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsAnticipate and attack. pic.twitter.com/sZkfI4E71e – 11:40 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeJordan Poole needs some help! – 11:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonAh, yes, the Deandre Ayton and Jordan Poole duel we were all expecting – 11:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin#Suns current lineup: Payne, Payton, Shamet, Johnson and McGee.
Thoughts? – 11:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinPoole 3 with McGee soaring to block it. #Suns up 3. – 11:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinAyton block on Wiggins, give the flex. #Suns up six. – 11:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetNice drive and dish to DA on the last play, then a nice drive and finish on the next from Elfrid Payton. Gonna get some Cam Payne-Elf minutes here now – 11:38 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsToo smooth with it. pic.twitter.com/h4tTaiZrWt – 11:36 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBAWarriors have posted Wiggins on Shamet the first possession he’s come into the game both halves – 11:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinElfrid Payton in game for Bridges. #Suns – 11:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinBridges stayed with Curry on that drive and stayed aggressive even after Curry fell down.
Then Ayton sealed Green in the paint and gets fouled by Green.
With Ayton, that works, but coaches are soon going to call for three seconds. #Suns up seven as Wiggins scores over Shamet. – 11:35 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonElfrid Payton checking in – 11:35 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichaelBridges’ defense on Curry 👀 – 11:35 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterSteph Curry now 3-of-17 shooting, 2-of-10 from 3, mid third quarter. His worst night of the early season. – 11:34 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynskiMan how does CP3 split the defenders like that? – 11:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonDeandre Ayton has practically not stopped running up the floor and sealing under the basket. This is what we saw in the postseason. He’s now on his second trip to the foul line. – 11:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetMikal Bridges is doing the Lord’s work on Steph Curry tonight. First Team All-Defense that man – 11:34 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsCreatin’ space with the spin. pic.twitter.com/rUYxgfpCAr – 11:33 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeWarriors’ offense seems surprisingly befuddled by overplaying defense – 11:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinAyton finds Johnson for corner 3. Gave fist pump.
Then Bridges with the steal and jam. #Suns up eight. – 11:33 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriorswater in the desert 💧 pic.twitter.com/yRdgbJkVOn – 11:33 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsTHE POINT GOD. pic.twitter.com/HLPRW4ytIg – 11:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinAyton with 15 after bucket. #Suns up three as Green answers. – 11:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonDevin Booker is back on the bench. He’s in warmup gear. – 11:31 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBASuns defense continues to look fantastic after that first quarter. Warriors now have only 9 points in over 10 minutes. – 11:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinBooker back on bench as he gives Chris Paul five. #Suns – 11:30 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsPAUL SR. LOVES IT pic.twitter.com/n4Bk97MDX1 – 11:30 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeDraymond has to be aggressive since they’re bracketing Steph. He can’t revert back to the non-attacker – 11:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinCam Johnson started second half, but Chris Paul has taken over.
#Suns up 62-57 as Paul has back-to-back buckets early in 3rd.
Timeout Warriors with 8:31 left in quarter. – 11:28 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCSNo Book? CP3 sees this as an opportunity. Not sure he can take advantage but can’t imagine he won’t try – 11:28 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriorsthis entire sequence from Jordan Poole >>>
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/GLQY5HSDcQ – 11:27 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonCP3 does some magic tricks for two buckets but immediately points to DA and pats him on the head a few times for his job on the screen/roll for the last one – 11:27 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsCP OH MY X2 – 11:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetChris Paul just did what I can only describe as a human carousel with the ball in his hand before pulling the fadeaway. What a shot – 11:26 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpeltonI agree that a play being unintentional isn’t sufficient to keep it from being a flagrant foul but on that one Kevon Looney is reacting to losing his balance. Don’t like it as a flagrant. – 11:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinDevin Booker exits Suns-Warriors showdown with hamstring injury #Suns #DubNation azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:24 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggersHere at the @ModaCenter with @terryporter30. We are signing copies of my latest book “Jerome Kersey: Overcoming The Odds”. We are on the concourse at A-25, across from @10BarrelBrewing – Schonely’s Place, through halftime.
#RipCity pic.twitter.com/AaYmZqYqf6 – 11:23 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySSTThe Warriors are allowing a league-best 0.90 points per possession. In the first 6 minutes of second halves they are allowing just 0.81 per possession. – 11:22 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonJae Crowder got an inadvertent followthrough from Kevon Looney in his face. He stayed down for a minute before heading to the bench. He’s staying in. – 11:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetJae Crowder is down after taking an inadvertent shot to the face from Kevon Looney on the way down – 11:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonCam Johnson starting the second half in place of Devin Booker – 11:19 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriorsAttack mode on defense.
Attack mode on offense. pic.twitter.com/E1i85hv9Et – 11:19 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsOne half down. Another on the way. pic.twitter.com/bKiCGIMBCm – 11:16 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsMIKAL BRIDGES! 🖐 pic.twitter.com/z92N5hPxzM – 11:14 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonWarriors are +149 in 20 third quarters this season. That’s a 29.0 net rating. Suns will be bracing for it. Opening couple of minutes here are going to be big. – 11:13 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsDA NOT BITING. pic.twitter.com/JTtUuzxFtP – 11:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontempsReally stinks that the Suns lose Devin Booker for not only this game, but good chance he misses Friday’s rematch in the Bay. Still should be a very fun second half, though. Phoenix did a great job limiting Golden State’s offense in the second quarter. – 11:08 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonWould be surprised if Monty threw someone into the rotation without Booker in the second half. No obvious choice. Payton is another PG, the two-way wings and then Smith. Think he sticks with 8 guys. More time for Johnson and Shamet. – 11:07 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagherMikal Bridges not making an All-Defense Team last year was one of the biggest snubs in years.
Can’t imagine it happens again. – 11:07 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsCaption this. pic.twitter.com/mzzCosKSHM – 11:07 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurkeInteresting game for plus-minus watching, and bummer Booker is out for the rest of game. The best want to play the best at full strength. – 11:06 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_VecenieWarriors-Suns is absolutely freaking outstanding. It’s also been an absolute showcase for why Deandre Ayton is going to get a max this summer from someone. Excellent on defense in space against the toughest matchup in the league there. Killer on O glass. Finishing inside. – 11:06 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonSuns up 2 at the half. Pretty uneven (but good) game. Warriors held to 19 points in the second quarter after getting 35 in the first. Curry 3-of-13. Suns have 17 assists on 22 field goals. – 11:06 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedellWarriors have to feel good being down just two — given that Steph is just 3-for-13 from the field. That has to be his roughest half of the season. – 11:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetMikal Bridges’ swat on Steph Curry right before the half had the Footprint LOUD
pic.twitter.com/8GeA9ywO9m – 11:05 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterSuns did a great job on Steph Curry in first half: 3/13 FG, Ayton/Bridges blocked his last two shots. Jordan Poole had 18. Otto Porter hit four 3s. Phoenix up two. But the Devin Booker hamstring injury is half’s biggest story. Out 2nd half, presumably should miss Friday rematch. – 11:05 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpeltonOver the last 7:25 of the first half, the Warriors shot 1-of-13. – 11:05 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribeTold y’all Suns have good options against Steph. Doesn’t mean he can’t still go off, but it’s a worthy adversary – 11:05 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWoboh it’s “Ayton puts it in! He puts it in!” loud in here. – 11:04 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42And that play by Mikal Bridges on Steph Curry is why he should be All-Star worthy when we get to mid-February.
One of the elite defenders in this league. – 11:04 PM
Golden State Warriors @warriorsKeep battling pic.twitter.com/JYkuHmv8kH – 11:04 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsWarriors are the classic “You’ve got to break a few eggs to make the omelette” team. They have always been a high turnover team, but that’s the price for all their ball and player movement. They have always been able to get away with it because they’re such a good defensive team – 11:04 PM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBAI’ve seen 3 teams tonight who’d thrive in the Western Conference Finals
the Warriors and Suns (in 2021)
and
the Lakers (if their current roster played in the 2012 WCF) – 11:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetHalftime: PHX 56, GSW 54
Booker: 10 Pts, 4-9 FG (will not return – hamstring)
Ayton: 11 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-8 FG
Johnson: 9 Pts
Poole: 18 Pts, 6-9 FG – 11:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankinWith Devin Booker out for rest of game with left hamstring injury, this is something that he’s had before and came back from.
So for the long term, he’ll be back.
For short term, #Suns can go a bunch of different ways, but right now, it’s Paul, Payne, Bridges, Johnson and Ayton – 11:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetDeandre Ayton just blocked a Steph Curry 3?? That’s a real-life unicorn event – 11:03 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsCP getting to his spot. pic.twitter.com/T5p9neuPmY – 11:03 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBAThat Bridges TO is on CP. He got the deflection, and then just kept walking towards his own baseline, never coming down. Bridges got caught in the air, expecting someone to be trailing the play behind him and CP is in the backcourt. – 11:01 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwillDevin Booker out with hamstring soreness. Really deflating because if nothing else, it’s a really intense game – 11:01 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrewsPhoenix suns say Devin Booker (left hamstring) will not return to the game. – 11:01 PM
John Karalis @John_KaralisDevin Booker out for the rest of this game with a hamstring issue. Something to watch for the Celtics, who are in Phoenix a week from Friday. Suns could be shorthanded if there’s a prolonged absence. – 11:01 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsAccept the challenge. pic.twitter.com/JQGXF1Wad1 – 11:00 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpearsSuns say Devin Booker (left hamstring) will not return against Golden State. – 11:00 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinDevin Booker (left hamstring) will not return, per the Suns – 11:00 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySSTJordan Poole has shot an eFG% of 73% on unguarded catch and shoot jumpers within the Warriors’ set offense so far this season. – 11:00 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnbaPhoenix Suns said Devin Booker (left hamstring) isn’t returning to tonight’s game. – 11:00 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaSuns say Devin Booker will not return for tonight’s game vs Warriors because of a left hamstring injury – 11:00 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwrightDang Book. – 11:00 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLineThe Suns say Devin Booker (left hamstring) will not return against Golden State. – 11:00 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynesPhoenix Suns say Devin Booker will not return tonight against the Golden State Warriors due to left hamstring soreness. – 10:59 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRapsSuns-Warriors after Raptors-Grizzlies is cleansing my basketball soul – 10:59 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlinWarriors v Suns would be awfully fun in the Western Conference Finals… – 10:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonSuns say Devin Booker is out for the rest of the game due to a left hamstring injury – 10:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetSuns say Devin Booker will not return due to a left hamstring injury – 10:58 PM
Phoenix Suns @SunsInjury Update: Devin Booker (left hamstring) will not return – 10:58 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslaterSixteen made 3s for Otto Porter off the bench the last 4.5 games. – 10:58 PM