The Golden State Warriors host the Phoenix Suns on Friday in their third of four showdowns this season. The Western Conference foes split their first two matchups. The Suns won 113-105 at home on Nov. 30, while the Warriors prevailed 109-105 at home on Dec. 28.
Phoenix (24-22) enters Friday seeking to bounce back from Wednesday's 121-113 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The defeat snapped the Kevin Durant-led squad's three-game winning streak.
Friday's contest marks the start of a critical four-game road trip for the Suns, who sit ninth in the West.
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Conversely, Golden State (24-23) has won two consecutive games, most recently upsetting the OKC Thunder 116-109 during Wednesday's home clash. They were spearheaded by veteran forward Andrew Wiggins' team-best 27-point performance.
The Warriors will attempt to improve to 4-1 in their six-game homestand and overtake the Suns in the congested West standings. The Steph Curry-led team sits 11th, just outside the play-in picture.
The contest is projected to be a tight one, with Phoenix being a one-point betting favorite.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors
injury reports
Phoenix Suns injury report
The Suns are forecasted to be at full force on Friday, as no players are listed on their injury report.
Golden State Warriors injury report
As for the Warriors, they will be without two of their top players.
Star forward Draymond Green will miss his seventh straight game due to a left calf strain. However, the four-time NBA champion is reportedly nearing a return and is considered day-to-day.
Meanwhile, fourth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga will be sidelined for his 14th consecutive outing due to a right ankle sprain. Kuminga isn't close to returning, with his next re-evaluation expected to take place around mid-February.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors predicted starting lineups and depth charts
Phoenix Suns predicted starting lineup and depth chart
PG: Tyus Jones SG: Devin Booker SF: Ryan Dunn PF: Kevin Durant C: Nick Richards
Golden State Warriors predicted starting lineup and depth chart
PG: Steph Curry SG: Buddy Hield SF: Gary Payton II PF: Andrew Wiggins C: Kevon Looney
How to watch Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors?
Friday's tilt between Phoenix and Golden State is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The contest will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and locally on NBCS-BA and AZFamily. It can also be streamed on NBA League Pass and Fubo.
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