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3w ago

Short-Handed Warriors Stun Suns With Late Rally as Role Players Deliver

Steve Kerr said it “felt like we won the championship,” capturing a much-needed jolt for a thin group awaiting Kristaps Porziņģis’ debut.

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Feb 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Golden State erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to win 101-97 in Phoenix, holding the Suns to five points over the final 10 minutes.
  • Pat Spencer led with a career-high 20 points on six three-pointers, while Gui Santos added 18 points and seven assists.
  • De’Anthony Melton, making his first start of the season, scored 17 and capped the game with a buzzer-beating layup after a scramble sparked by a Moses Moody block.
  • The Warriors played without Stephen Curry (knee) and after trading Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Trayce Jackson‑Davis for Kristaps Porziņģis, who has not yet been cleared to play.
  • Next up is the Lakers on Saturday, with Porziņģis expected to join the team in Los Angeles though his availability is uncertain, and local analysis suggests Spencer could be elevated from a two-way deal.