Devin Booker scored 27 points, and Kevin Durant contributed 21 as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. The Suns showcased their efficiency from beyond the arc, with Tyus Jones adding 19 points and nine assists, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range. Grayson Allen chipped in 17 points as Phoenix drained 18 of 35 (51.4%) three-pointers.
You can Book a Suns dub over the Warriors. 🌞 pic.twitter.com/ha1hjT42K2
— theScore (@theScore) December 1, 2024
The Warriors, now on a four-game losing streak, were led by Stephen Curry, who scored 23 points but struggled from the field, shooting just 8 of 20. Andrew Wiggins added 18 points, while Draymond Green finished with 13. Despite trailing by 17 at halftime, Golden State cut the deficit to seven entering the fourth quarter. A late 9-0 run brought them within 105-99, but Durant’s clutch three-pointer with 1:42 remaining secured the win for Phoenix.
The Suns, playing without Bradley Beal (calf) and Jusuf Nurkic (quad), held a commanding 66-49 lead at halftime, fueled by 66.7% shooting (14 of 21) from three-point range.
Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a dominant triple-double with 42 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, leading the Bucks to a 124-114 victory over the Washington Wizards. Antetokounmpo returned after missing Tuesday’s game due to knee swelling and recorded his third triple-double in six games.
Giannis tonight:
— Ties Wilt in 30-point triple-doubles
— Ties MJ in 35-point triple-double
— Ties Magic in 40-point triple-doublesAll-time great. pic.twitter.com/oPolRxS6rK
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 1, 2024
Damian Lillard added 25 points and 10 assists, and Brook Lopez contributed 18 points for the Bucks, who secured their sixth consecutive win. The Wizards, struggling with their 14th straight loss, were led by Jordan Poole with 31 points and Malcolm Brogdon, who added 29 points and 11 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma was sidelined for Washington with a sprained rib.