Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 28 | 2024-25 NBA season

The Phoenix Suns will go on the road to Chase Center to take on the Golden State Warriors in the Bay on Saturday. Phoenix is looking to build momentum after snapping a three-game skid with a 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day.

The Warriors, meanwhile, got out to one of the fastest starts of any team in the league, going 12-3, but have won just thrice in their next 14 games.

This will mark the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Phoenix coming out on top in their first matchup.

Injuries could play a key factor in the outcome of this matchup, as each team is dealing with injury. Here's the injury report for Saturday's contest, with predicted starting lineups and depth charts:

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Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors: Injury Report

Phoenix Suns Injury Report

The Suns have four players listed on their injury report. Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie, Bol Bol and Grayson Allen have been ruled out.

Golden State Warriors Injury Report

The Warriors have three players listed on their injury report. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Gary Payton II have been ruled out.

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Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors: Projected Starting Lineup and Depth Chart

Phoenix Suns

Starter	2nd	3rd
Tyus Jones	Monte Morris	TyTy Washington Jr.
Ryan Dunn	Damion Lee
Bradley Beal	Royce O'Neal	Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant	Oso Ighodaro
Jusuf Nurkic	Mason Plume

Golden State Warriors

Starter	2nd	Third
Dennis Schroder	Brandin Podziemski	Pat Spencer
Buddy Hield	Moses Moody
Andrew Wiggins	Lindy Waters III
Jonathan Kuminga	Kyle Anderson
Trayce Jackson-Davis	Kevon Looney	Quinten Post

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Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors: Key Matchups

Kevin Durant vs. Jonathan Kuminga

The matchup of Kevin Durant versus Jonathan Kuminga will be a classic case of savvy veteran versus youthful rising star. Durant will lead Phoenix in the absence of Devin Booker, while Jonathan Kuminga takes over as Golden State's offensive focus.

Kuminga will step into the starting role in the absence of Draymond Green, drawing one of the toughest assignments in the NBA in Kevin Durant.

Bradley Beal vs. Andrew Wiggins

Two scoring-first wings will match up, as Bradley Beal and Andrew Wiggins take centre-stage. Both forwards bring a solid veteran presence and efficient scoring.

Beal will likely be Phoenix's second-leading scorer behind Durant, while Wiggins will likely be the third option, behind Kuminga and Buddy Hield.