The Golden State Warriors (50 - 12) defeated the Phoenix Suns (33 - 32) 98 - 80 on Monday in Phoenix. It looked as if the Warriors were going to pull away in the second quarter, but a late run by the Suns helped them tie the game going into halftime. However, Golden State was able to pull away once again after a big third quarter gave them a 15 - points lead. The Warriors then pulled away for good in the final period with Stephen Curry leading the way. The MVP-candidate recorded a game - high 36 points on 14 - of - 24 shooting, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals. The other splash brother, Klay Thompson, added 25 points on 8 - of - 19 shooting. Draymond Green put together a triple - double of 11 points and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes and was the only other Golden State player to score in double figures. The win gives the Warriors their fourth straight win and extends their lead in the Western Conference over the Grizzlies to 6 games. Eric Bledsoe lead the way for the Suns in the losing effort, scoring 19 points on 6 - of - 11 shooting in 36 minutes. Bledsoe's running - mate in the backcourt, Brandon Knight, had 13 points in 13 minutes before going down with a sprained left ankle and he did not return. The severity of the sprain is currently unknown, but it is unlikely he sees the court in Phoenix's next game. Alex Len recorded a double - double, putting up 10 points and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes, and T.J. Warren played well off the bench, logging 11 points on 5 - of - 9 shooting in 24 minutes. As a team, the Suns recorded just 13 assists to 18 turnovers and the loss puts them three games back from the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Up next, the Warriors will head home Wednesday to take on the Detroit Pistons, while the Suns will stay home Wednesday and go up against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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