The Golden State Warriors (5-3) controlled the game right from the start and earned a solid 118-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns (3-5) on November 5.
Here are the key stats and the top performers of the game:
BEST PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Stephen Curry GSW PG 28 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST | 41.3 FPS
Steph hasn’t been at his best offensively lately, going 15-of-46 from three, but he has still averaged 24.5 points over his last four games. After the game, it was revealed that Curry is dealing with an illness and could miss their next matchup against the Kings.
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE:
Moses Moody GSW SF 24 PTS | 5 REB | 1 STL | 35.0 FPS
Moody hit five threes and scored 20-plus points for the second time this season.
SCORING MACHINES:
Devin Booker PHX SG 38 PTS | 13-24 FG | 11-11 FT | 45.6 FPS
Booker shot 1-for-5 from three, but made up for it from two, knocking down 12 of 19 with a perfect showing from the line to record his fourth 30-point performance in his last five games. Last season, he led the team in scoring 40 times despite playing alongside Durant.
Grayson Allen PHX SG 16 PTS | 6-15 FG | 4-9 3PT | 36.3 FPS
Allen has been a steady scoring option for the Suns this season, averaging 16 points and 3 three-pointers on 39% shooting from deep through his first few games. He also notched his fifth game with at least five assists and his second with three steals.
STAT SPECIALIST:
Mark Williams PHX C 16 PTS | 16 REB | 4 AST | 42.2 FPS
Williams tallied his fourth double-digit rebounding game and set a new season high today, while also posting his best scoring effort in his last three games. Last season, he led the Hornets in rebounding 26 times in the 44 games he played.
DEFENSIVE STANDOUT:
Ryan Dunn PHX SF 10 PTS | 3 STL | 2 BLK | 27.9 FPS
Dunn has really impressed over his last three games. He recorded his first double-double of the season against the Jazz, posted a season high in scoring versus the Spurs, and was a major factor on defense against the Warriors, leading all players in stocks.
THE SHARPSHOOTER:
Quinten Post GSW PF 14 PTS | 5-7 FG | 4-6 3PT | 33.7 FPS
Post played 25+ minutes for just the second time this season. But he’s been productive, scoring in double figures, hitting four threes, and grabbing at least six rebounds in both of those games.
THE X-FACTOR:
Buddy Hield GSW SG 12 PTS | 2 REB | 2 AST | 19.4 FPS
Hield hadn’t scored in double figures in his previous five games, but he ended that streak vs the Suns, taking over for Butler who was dealing with a back problem. Last season, he provided a big scoring boost off the bench, recording at least 15 points in 27 games.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Collin Gillespie PHX PG 8 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST | 21.0 FPS
Gillespie has put up 11 points with nearly 3 three-pointers on 40% shooting, along with 5 assists, a steal and a block in his first seven games this season. He maintained that level of performance against the Warriors and should continue to do so with several key players unavailable.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GAME:
Jonathan Kuminga 9 PTS | 5 REB | 1 STL
JK averaged 17.4 points on 53.1% shooting from the field and 43.5% from three over his first seven games. But he was quiet on offense today, finishing in single digits for the second time this season and recording his third game with at least four turnovers.
