In the clinching win over L.A., Stephen Curry delivered a vintage performance with 35 points on 12-for-23 shooting, including seven 3-pointers. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points in 28 minutes on 8-for-12 shooting, providing another scoring punch for the Warriors.
Golden State announced its starting five for the Phoenix game: Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Draymond Green, and Kristaps Porzingis. The lineup underscores the Warriors’ emphasis on versatility and depth around Curry’s scoring ability.
Curry, who missed a significant portion of the season with a knee injury, remains the centerpiece as he pushes to make this year meaningful for his teammates and himself. In 43 games this season, he has averaged 26.6 points per game on 46.8% shooting, with a 39.3% clip from three-point range.
Draymond Green’s elite defensive pressure will again be critical as Golden State looks to slow down Phoenix’s offense. Green was a standout on defense in the win over the Clippers and will be asked to bring that intensity for another full game against the Suns.
Regular-season matchups favored the Warriors, who went 3-1 against Phoenix. Golden State’s only loss to the Suns came on December 18, a nail-biter by a single point, setting the stage for Friday’s rematch in Arizona.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) in Arizona as the Suns and Warriors battle for a spot in the postseason. The winner advances to continue the chase for NBA playoff glory.
