The Golden State Warriors (48 - 4) defeated the Phoenix Suns (14 - 40) 112 - 104 at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday. The Warriors extended their NBA best record and will enter all star weekend with the greatest start of all time, passing the Chicago Bulls historic 1995 - 96 season. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson put on a show from the backcourt, as both shooters eclipsed 20 - plus points and sank five three - pointers each. Curry led all scorers with 26 points, to go along with nine rebounds and nine assists on 9 - of - 17 shooting in 30 minutes. The reigning MVP flashed brilliant court vision and ball handling, causing mayhem and mismatches for the Suns throughout the contest. The Suns kept the game within striking distance midway through the second quarter, but Golden State ripped off a double figure scoring run to end the half up by 14 points. Klay Thompson was on the receiving end on most of Curry’s assists through the night, scoring 24 points, alongside three boards and one dime on 8 - of - 20 shooting. The scoring outburst from the backcourt was needed to make up for the weaker showing from the remaining three starters, as Draymond Green, Andrew Bogut and Harrison Barnes combined for 21 points on 6 - of - 18 shooting. Once again, the second unit comprised of Andre Iguodala, Leandro Barbosa, Marreese Speights and Shaun Livingston all saw 15 - plus minutes of game time. The Warriors will pick up after all - star weekend with a lengthy road trip starting against the Portland Trail Blazers (26 - 27) on Friday, February 19. The Suns were shorthanded and injury riddled heading into Wednesday’s game, and to say they were overmatched is an understatement. Now owners of a nine game losing streak, Phoenix looked frustrated on the sideline, as Markieff Morris shoved Archie Goodwin in the huddle during the second quarter. With Brandon Knight (groin) sidelined until after the all - star break, the Suns turned to Goodwin and Devin Booker to run the floor. Booker finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists in a strong performance from the rookie. P.J. Tucker was the lone starter to not finish in double figures, but is also the lone option to guard the wings, which has been one of Golden State’s many strong suits. Archie Goodwin led all Suns scorers with 20 points, while veteran Tyson Chandler finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds to mark his ninth double - double of the season. The Suns will look forward to Knight’s needed return and host the Houston Rockets (27 - 27) on Friday, February 19.
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