Suns vs Warriors Turns Fiery as Phoenix Takes Control in Heated First Half
What was supposed to be a routine rematch quickly turned into a fiery showdown as the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors squared off again at Chase Center. Just two days after Phoenix edged out Golden State by a single point, the intensity was already turned up, and by halftime, it was clear this game was heading in a very different direction.
The Suns came in determined to prove that their previous 99–98 win wasn’t a fluke. That mindset was evident right from the opening tip. Phoenix played with pace, confidence, and sharp execution, jumping out to an early lead and eventually taking a 67–64 advantage into halftime. At one point, the Suns were up by as many as 14 points, fueled by scorching shooting and emotional energy that spilled over into several heated moments.
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Things escalated quickly in the first half. Dillon Brooks was visibly frustrated after Jimmy Butler avoided a technical foul following a ball toss to Brooks’ chest. Soon after, the situation intensified when Draymond Green was ejected. Two technical fouls were issued after Green rammed into Collin Gillespie from behind and then argued aggressively with lead official Pat Fraher. The ejection only added fuel to an already electric atmosphere inside the arena.
On the court, Devin Booker set the tone for Phoenix. He led all scorers with 20 points in the first half, showing poise even amid the chaos, though he also picked up a technical foul of his own. Brooks backed him up with 14 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting, including two makes from beyond the arc. Overall, the Suns were nearly unstoppable early, shooting over 70 percent in the first quarter and pouring in 44 points while hitting six of their first ten three-point attempts.
Golden State tried to stay within striking distance late in the half. A four-point possession helped close the gap when De’Anthony Melton was fouled on a three-pointer with just 0.4 seconds left. Although he missed the final free throw, Will Richard followed it up with a buzzer-beating basket to keep the Warriors close. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 14 points, already nearing the total he managed in Thursday’s loss to Phoenix.
Injury concerns continued to shape both lineups. Grayson Allen was ruled out again for Phoenix due to right knee soreness, though the Suns confirmed there have been no setbacks and optimism remains about his return. Isaiah Livers, meanwhile, was cleared to play after missing eight straight games. For the Warriors, Al Horford and Seth Curry remained sidelined, while Jonathan Kuminga’s availability was in question due to illness.
By halftime, the message was clear. This wasn’t just another regular-season game. It had turned personal, physical, and emotional, with Phoenix holding the upper hand as tensions boiled over and the rivalry heated up once again.
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