The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-122 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, behind Devin Booker’s game-high 43 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Phoenix scored 80 points across the middle two quarters and shot 58.1% from the field to secure its first win of the season at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Warriors Lead 25-22

Golden State finished the opening quarter ahead 25-22. It was the lowest-scoring period for both teams, before the offenses increased their production over the next two quarters.

Second Quarter: Phoenix Moves Ahead

The Suns outscored the Warriors 35-29 in the second quarter, turning a three-point deficit into a 57-54 halftime lead. That six-point advantage in the period began the decisive stretch of Phoenix’s evening.

Third Quarter: Suns Score 45

Phoenix delivered its highest-scoring quarter with 45 points in the third. Golden State scored 38, but the Suns still extended their advantage to 102-92 entering the fourth. The teams combined for 83 points in the period.

Fourth Quarter: Phoenix Holds Off Golden State

The Warriors outscored the Suns 30-29 in the final quarter, recovering only one point from their deficit. Phoenix maintained enough offensive production to finish with a nine-point victory in regulation.

Key Performers

  • Devin Booker, Suns: Led all scorers with 43 points and added seven rebounds and seven assists, providing the game’s strongest all-around performance.
  • Collin Gillespie, Suns: Led Phoenix with nine assists as the Suns finished with 33 assists on 50 made field goals.
  • Khaman Maluach, Suns: Collected a team-high nine rebounds, helping Phoenix finish with 42.
  • Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors: Led Golden State with 26 points and five assists while adding nine rebounds.
  • Graham Ike, Warriors: Led all players with 10 rebounds as Golden State held a 44-42 edge on the boards.

NerdSports Stat: Phoenix made 36 of 49 two-point attempts, a 73.5% conversion rate. Those baskets produced a 24-point advantage on two-pointers, enough to offset Golden State’s combined 15-point edge from three-pointers and free throws.

Game Analysis: Suns’ Efficiency Makes the Difference

Phoenix’s overall shooting efficiency outweighed Golden State’s advantages beyond the arc and at the free-throw line. The Suns made 50 of 86 field-goal attempts, compared with the Warriors’ 41 of 91, and finished with a 58.1% to 45.1% shooting advantage.

Golden State had the better three-point performance, making 17 of 39 attempts for 43.6%. Phoenix finished 14 of 37 from distance, shooting 37.8%. The Warriors also made 23 of 32 free throws, while the Suns went 17 of 22.

Those advantages kept Golden State competitive, but Phoenix’s two-point production and passing proved more consequential. The Suns recorded nine more assists than the Warriors, 33-24, while Booker supplied nearly one-third of Phoenix’s points.

The middle quarters ultimately separated the teams. Phoenix outscored Golden State 80-67 across the second and third periods, more than compensating for the Warriors’ combined four-point advantage in the first and fourth.

Closing Context: Suns Reach 1-1

Phoenix improved to 1-1 overall and 1-0 at home, while Golden State fell to 0-3 overall and 0-2 on the road. Both Western Conference teams return to action Monday, October 26: the Suns host the Oklahoma City Thunder at 5:00 p.m. PDT, and the Warriors host the Denver Nuggets at 7:00 p.m. PDT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors game on October 24, 2026?

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-122 on October 24, 2026.

How many points did Devin Booker score?

Devin Booker scored 43 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.

What are the Phoenix Suns’ standings after this game?

After the win, the Phoenix Suns sit at 1-1 in the Western Conference.

Who was the best player in the game?

Devin Booker was the standout performer with 43 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.