Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns
PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors welcome the Phoenix Suns to Chase Center on Tuesday night at 10 p.m. ET , setting the stage for a Pacific Division showdown with dramatically different trajectories. The Suns arrive riding consecutive victories after a rough start, while the Warriors are looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Golden State opens as a double-digit favorite at 10.5 points , though recent history suggests caution with heavy spreads.
The Suns rank fourth in three-point shooting frequency at 48.6% of their attempts, displaying an aggressive perimeter-oriented attack, while Golden State counters with the third-ranked three-point volume at 49.2%. Devin Booker has been exceptional for Phoenix, averaging 30 points while shooting over 51% from the field and 45.7% from deep , and he'll face off against Stephen Curry, who leads the league with 4.3 made three-pointers per game. Defensively, the Suns struggle against rim attacks ranking 25th, and the Warriors have issues defending the perimeter at 29th, suggesting both clubs could find scoring opportunities in the paint and from distance. The Suns haven't won a road game all season while the Warriors remain unbeaten at home , creating a compelling narrative around which team's identity will prevail. The combined scoring average for these teams sits at 235.9 points per game, just 2.4 points above the 233.5 over-under , indicating an evenly matched offensive showcase could be in store.