Warriors vs Suns

Austin Wang previews and provides a best bet for Monday's NBA matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors.

However, the Suns struggle with depth and I expect the Warriors to narrow the gap as the game progresses. On the flip side, the Suns are one of the better first quarter ATS teams in the league. Even though I think there is value on the Suns as 4.5-point underdogs, I am unwilling to fade the Warriors at home. In fact, the Warriors have the third-worst first quarter ATS record (29-38-1, 14-20-1 at home) in the league. [Bucks](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds/milwaukee-bucks) on Saturday night and may be in for a let-down spot. Besides the Denver [Nuggets](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds/denver-nuggets), these teams have the shortest odds to win the Western Conference. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. Phoenix is 36-30-1 ATS in the first quarter and 4-0-1 in its previous five games. Since the All-Star break, the Suns lead the league in Net Rating (+9.9), per Get up-to-the-minute [NBA odds](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds)here. Despite losing multiple key role players, such as Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, in the Durant trade, the Suns have continued to play well.

The Golden State Warriors will play against the Phoenix Suns tonight at 7:00pm PT in San Francisco. Find additional game information and more here.

[Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.brewhoop.com), 125-116. No one new on the injury report otherwise— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) Golden State hopes to continue their strong home performances tonight as they get set for another pivotal West showdown. Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green also appear on the injury report as probable as the team continues to fight through their various ailments. Booker, specifically, is the Suns leading scorer and is averaging 27.7 points per game this season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT in San Francisco and can be watched on ESPN and NBC Sports Bay Area.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates from Warriors vs. Suns on Monday. Follow along with all of the action right here.

— The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. 7 p.m. - Time: 10 p.m. Suns will tip off around 10 p.m. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $27.50 in your first month. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV. Suns will air on ESPN. Can the Warriors slow him down tonight? Follow along with all of the action right here. The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates from Warriors vs. Jonathan Kuminga has been upgraded to 'questionable' after missing two games with an ankle sprain.

Klay Thompson set the tone early, scoring 33 first half points in the Golden State Warriors 123-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday Night.

It was a one point game with 1:22 to go in the fourth quarter but the Kings hit their free throws and ended the game on a 9-1 run to stretch their lead over the fourth placed Suns to 3.5 games. He gets the bucket and the foul! After three straight losses since the sharp shooters return, the Warriors returned home and got a much needed win over the team with the top record in the league. The Warriors lead by 25 here in the first quarter! FT is good after the Green foul, and he's got 22 on the night. Klay has some history with the Suns and Devin Booker. Curry got his own rebound off the missed three and got fouled. Thompson went to the line early in the third quarter, and missed two FTs, and would not score for the rest of the quarter. Thompson just needed to see the ball go in the basket. FT is good to complete the three point play. The Splash Brother was tossed out of a game against Phoenix earlier this year, and the Warriors had yet to beat the Suns this season but all that changed on Monday. Klay Thompson exploded out of the gate and ended the night with 38 points in the 123-112 victory.

Assessing Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors in the team's 123-112 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Good to see Moody back in the rotation in this game. he even ran Lee off the court by continually blowing by him. It’s also about who fills in when needed. If anyone was wondering why the Warriors have been hanging on and waiting for Iguodala all year ... This is why they’ve been hanging on and waiting for Iguodala all year. And Klay’s 18-point quarter was the catalyst behind it. Sure, having the best-shooting backcourt in NBA history to pass out to helps, but still ... During their recent three-game losing streak, they fell behind huge in the first quarter and didn’t have the firepower to overcome it. Until then, the Warriors were able to win despite Green not having his best game. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) bounced back. As always, grades are based on my expectations for each player, with a “B” grade representing the average performance for each Warrior. Even with key players sidelined, the Warriors continue to look like championship contenders when they’re at home.

While fans will unfortunately miss out on Kevin Durant vs. his old team, Monday night's matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors should be ...

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry set the tone early at Chase Center as the Warriors secured a 123-112 win over the Suns to extend their home win streak to ...

7 p.m. - Time: 10 p.m. Suns will tip off around 10 p.m. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Suns will air on ESPN. Can the Warriors slow him down tonight? He's outscoring the Suns by himself so far 18-14. — Steph Curry is called for a blocking foul as he tries to take the charge on Josh Okogie. — The Warriors are sending two defenders at Devin Booker every time, forcing him to put the ball on the floor. He remains in the game. — Steph Curry picks up his fourth foul with 10 minutes remaining in the third. — Jordan Poole is called for the foul on Chris Paul and puts the Warriors in the penalty with 4:32 to go.

The Warriors used their best first quarter of the season to hold off the Suns as they brace a huge five-game road trip.

For how great Thompson was in the first quarter, he nearly was as great in the second. The Warriors were outscored by five points in the second quarter and seven in the fourth before scoring one more point than the Suns in the final 12 minutes. A smooth track was created from locking down defensively and two of the greatest shooters ever putting on a show. The Warriors as a team scored 32 points in the frame. "You need to do it on the road, but even when we have been down big we fought back and found our way back into a game. "In the two early Phoenix losses, he really struggled and showed a lot of frustration, so I know it felt good for him to have that huge first half regardless of who we were playing, but as I said, this is a division rival and a team that has beaten us in three straight. He came out and set the tone." The future Hall of Famer saved his best for last, finishing with a game-high 38 points on 14-of-23 shooting and 8 of 14 from beyond the arc. In the Warriors' wild overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, the defending champions held their first lead after the first quarter in exactly one month. He scored only two points and was ejected in their first matchup. The bench was on its feet with a plethora of celebrations. The previous high was a 20-point lead all the way back on Nov.

The Warriors used their best first quarter of the season to hold off the Suns as they brace a huge five-game road trip.