Key Takeaways:
- Pat Spencer recorded a career-best 20 points as the Warriors overturned a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit
- Phoenix managed only 15 points in the final quarter, with Dillon Brooks leading the Suns’ scoring on 24 points
- Golden State completed the game without Stephen Curry or Kristaps Porzingis
Comeback Seals Victory in Phoenix
On Thursday night in Phoenix, the depleted Golden State Warriors delivered an impressive 101-97 victory over the Suns, coming back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Pat Spencer starred for Golden State with a career-high 20 points, while Gui Santos contributed 18 points in a pivotal road win.
The Warriors trailed 90-76 less than two minutes into the final period after Collin Gillespie struck consecutive three-pointers for the Suns. However, Golden State steadily chipped away at the deficit, forcing a dramatic finish. De’Anthony Melton’s layup tied the score at 97-97 with 55.8 seconds to play, and Santos put the Warriors ahead with a fast-break layup at 28.7 seconds remaining.
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 6, 2026
Phoenix threatened to snatch a late win, but Dillon Brooks missed a three-point attempt in the closing seconds. Gary Payton II secured the rebound, and Moses Moody found Melton for another layup as time expired, sealing the Warriors’ comeback triumph.
Statistical Breakdown
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 31 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 101 | Pat Spencer (20) |
| Phoenix Suns | 26 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 97 | Dillon Brooks (24) |
Golden State led 59-55 at the half, buoyed by an aggressive perimeter attack that saw them attempt 37 three-pointers before the break, with 15 converted. Spencer contributed 15 first-half points on five made threes. Despite being limited to 17 points in a sluggish third quarter, the Warriors rallied late.
The Suns managed just six field goals in the final quarter and scored only 15 points, ultimately unable to maintain their advantage. Dillon Brooks led Phoenix with 24 points, supported by Grayson Allen’s 21. Allen suffered a right knee injury with just over three minutes left and did not return. The Suns were also missing Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring/hip).
Team News and Upcoming Fixtures
Golden State were without Stephen Curry (knee) as well as recent acquisition Kristaps Porzingis, who has yet to join the squad after his arrival from the Hawks. Porzingis is expected to link up with the Warriors in Los Angeles on Friday, but head coach Steve Kerr indicated that his participation against the Lakers was unlikely.
The Warriors also finalised a trade on Thursday, sending reserve forward/centre Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Raptors in exchange for a second-round pick.
Golden State next face the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, while the Phoenix Suns will host the 76ers on the same day.
