Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
Venue: Chase Center in San Francisco, CA
Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area
The Phoenix Suns (15-14) are set to visit Chase Center this Saturday, aiming to secure a victory against the Golden State Warriors (15-14).
In their previous game, the Suns faced off against the Nuggets, triumphing with a score of 110-100. They were assessed 17 personal fouls while Denver recorded 16. From beyond the arc, Phoenix managed to make 8 of their 29 attempts. Denver converted 71.4% from the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 28 shots. The Nuggets collected 45 rebounds (8 offensive and 37 defensive) along with 4 blocks. Denver also delivered 20 assists and had 3 steals during the game. Defensively, the Suns allowed their opponents to shoot 46.2% (36 of 78). They generated 31 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and made 12 steals. On the boards, they secured a total of 47 rebounds, including 17 offensive ones. At the free-throw line, the Suns went 17 for 20, achieving an impressive 85.0% success rate. Phoenix finished the match with a field goal percentage of 46.6% (41 of 88) and drained 11 of 36 attempts from three-point range.
Bradley Beal had a standout performance, scoring 27 points on 11 of 21 shooting while playing 38 minutes and grabbing 2 rebounds. He displayed his efficiency with a shooting percentage of 52.4% and recorded 4 assists.
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The Suns head into this matchup with a season record of 15-14, averaging 113.3 points per game (12th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 47.2%. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 38.2% (427 of 1,119) and convert 79.8% from the free-throw line. As a team, Phoenix averages 42.7 rebounds and has tallied 788 assists this season, ranking 11th in the league in assist totals. They commit an average of 14.0 turnovers and 18.1 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Suns are forcing 12.8 turnovers per game and drawing 19.5 fouls. They rank 20th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 779 this season. The Suns’ defense allows a shooting percentage of 47.3% (1,216 of 2,572) and averages 43.7 rebounds per game. Opponents are making 37.1% of their three-point shots against them, and they rank 21st in points allowed per game (114.6).
In their last outing, the Warriors suffered a narrow loss with a final score of 115-113 against the Lakers. Golden State recorded a total of 42 rebounds (30 defensive and 12 offensive) and committed 13 turnovers while grabbing 6 steals. The Lakers committed 14 personal fouls, allowing the Warriors 17 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 13, for a shooting percentage of 76.5%. From three-point range, Golden State made 18 of 45 attempts (40.0%). Overall, the Warriors shot 46.1% from the field, making 41 of 89 attempts, while allowing the Lakers to shoot 45.1% (41 of 91) during the contest. The Warriors managed to convert all 18 of their attempts from the free-throw line (100.0%) but allowed Los Angeles to grab 46 total rebounds, including 14 offensive.
Stephen Curry was crucial for the Warriors, scoring 38 points in 36 minutes and adding 6 assists. He shot 58.3%, making 14 of 24 attempts, and tallied 1 rebound.
Golden State holds a record of 15-14 this season. On offense, the Warriors are shooting 45.0% from the floor, ranking 24th in the league. They have scored a total of 3,272 points (112.8 per game) and average 47.0 rebounds per contest. The team’s assist rate stands at 28.9 per game (5th in the NBA) while averaging 14.3 turnovers. Golden State commits an average of 19.8 fouls per game and has a free-throw shooting percentage of 70.6%
Defensively, the Warriors rank 11th in points allowed per game (111.0). They force 15.0 turnovers each game and limit opponents to a shooting percentage of 44.9% (4th in the NBA). Their defense allows a three-point shooting percentage of 34.9% (390 of 1,118) while opponents convert 77.7% of their free-throw attempts. Golden State gives up an average of 26.8 assists and 45.7 rebounds per game, ranking 19th and 27th in the league, respectively.
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