Curry’s 34 Points Lead Warriors to Comeback Win Over Suns for 5th Straight
Stephen Curry scores 18 points in the third quarter to cap a 34-point night as the Golden State Warriors overcome a 17-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 116-113
Stephen Curry seized control after halftime with 18 points in the third quarter, guiding the Golden State Warriors to a 116-113 home victory over the Phoenix Suns on November 3, 2026, to secure their fifth win. The Warriors fell into an early double-digit hole after a sluggish start to the contest, trailing by as many as 17 points in the first half before mounting a methodical comeback.
The Suns established control immediately on the road. Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks dictated the pace early, pushing Phoenix to a 14-6 lead and forcing Golden State into an early timeout. By the end of the opening period, the Suns held a 31-19 advantage, shooting 60 percent from the field while limiting Stephen Curry to just one field goal on five attempts. Phoenix sustained that momentum into the second quarter, building a 44-27 margin behind active defense from Mikal Bridges.
Golden State slowly chipped away before the intermission. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski injected much-needed energy, orchestrating a 12-0 run that trimmed the deficit to six points. At halftime, Phoenix maintained a 57-51 lead, fueled by Devin Booker’s game-high 16 first-half points.
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The match turned volatile early in the second half. The incident temporarily galvanized Phoenix, pushing their lead back to 68-57.
Despite losing their defensive anchor, the Warriors responded with an offensive barrage. Curry caught fire from beyond the arc, draining four three-pointers in the period alone to finish the frame with 18 points. Podziemski added 10 points in the quarter, helping Golden State outscore Phoenix 42-36 and knot the score at 93-93 heading into the final period.
Late-game execution seals the five-game winning streak
The fourth quarter featured relentless lead changes. The game hung in the balance inside the final minute when Phoenix Oso Ighodaro slammed home a dunk to narrow the gap to 113-110 with 38.4 seconds remaining. After a Curry turnover, Jalen Green drove aggressively to the basket for another dunk, slicing the deficit to a single point at 113-112 and forcing the Warriors into a late-game fouling strategy.
Curry stepped to the charity stripe and calmly knocked down crucial free throws down the stretch. Curry finished with a game-high 34 points and 7 assists, while Podziemski chipped in 20 points and Charles Bassey added 19 points and 8 rebounds off the bench. Phoenix was led by Devin Booker with 26 points and 5 assists, alongside Bridges’ 21 points and Brooks’ 18 points.
The victory pushes Golden State’s win streak to five games as they prepare for a two-day rest before hosting the Miami Heat. Meanwhile, the Suns return home to face the Portland Trail Blazers.
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