Jimmy Butler's 31 points weren't enough to secure a 99-98 victory for the Suns over the Warriors.
2025-12-19 09:12
December 19th - The Suns narrowly defeated the Warriors 99-98. For the Suns, Booker scored 25 points , 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, becoming the key player in the victory. For the Warriors, Butler had 31 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, Curry had 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, and Bojamski also contributed 18 points.
The Suns quickly took the lead at the start of the game, but the Warriors, led by Butler, launched a counterattack and gradually took control of the pace. At the end of the first quarter, the Warriors led 29-26 . In the second quarter, the Suns tried to close the gap several times, but the Warriors maintained a slight advantage, leading 53-46 at halftime .
After switching sides, Booker scored consecutive points in the third quarter, leading the Suns to gradually close the gap. The Warriors relied on teamwork to barely maintain their lead, finishing the third quarter with a mere 71-70 advantage . In the final quarter, the Suns rallied and even took an 8- point lead. Bojemski and Butler scored consecutively, narrowing the gap to 1 point in the final moments. In the crucial possession, the Suns calmly sank their free throws, securing a near-game-winning shot. Ultimately, the Suns narrowly defeated the Warriors 99-98.
Warriors player statistics
Butler 31 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Pojemski 18 points, 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Curry 15 points , 9 rebounds, 7 assists; Post 9 points , 11 rebounds, 1 assist; Green 7 points , 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Santos 6 points, 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Moody 5 points , 8 rebounds , 3 assists; Hield 3 points; Melton 2 points, 2 assists .
Suns player data
Booker 25 points , 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Brooks 24 points, 7 rebounds , 2 assists; Gillespie 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; O'Neal 9 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists ; Goodwin 9 points , 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Williams 6 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Dunn 4 points, 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Bouye 4 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist
