Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns 3 November 2026 Prediction

A week and a half after losing 131-122 to Phoenix in their season opener, Golden State hosts the Suns for a rematch. Devin Booker scored 43 points in that game, but the Warriors have since won three straight and improved defensively.

Golden State Recovers from an 0-3 Start

After opening the season with three losses, Steve Kerr’s team has won three in a row. Golden State beat Denver 134-114 and Minnesota 119-114 on the road, then defeated the Lakers 112-95 at home in Friday’s NBA Cup game. The Warriors lost the first quarter 38-15 but won the second by the same score. They opened the fourth on an 11-0 run that put the game out of reach.

“A 25-point deficit now feels like what 12 used to. These games happen every night in this league. With the pace and number of threes today, those kinds of swings are inevitable. You just have to keep playing your game,” Kerr said after the game.

Curry made 8 of 14 three-point attempts and scored 31 points. Led by Melton and Niang, Golden State’s bench added 50 points, compared with seven from the Lakers’ reserves. With a game against the Clippers the day before this matchup, Curry, Draymond Green and Horford may find it difficult to maintain their defensive intensity on consecutive nights. Kerr may need to rest one of his veterans.

Golden State Predicted Lineup: Curry, Podziemski, Santos, Lendeborg, Draymond Green

Other Roster Players: Guards: Cryer, Melton, Payton, Richard, Brandon Williams; forwards: Leons, Niang; centers: Ike, Bassey, Horford

Out: Butler, Moody (injuries); Porzingis (illness)

Manager: Steve Kerr

Brooks Ejected Against Denver

Jordan Ott’s team has won just one of its first four regular-season games, though Phoenix has produced solid offensive numbers. Its lone win came against Golden State, 131-122, behind Booker’s 43 points. The Suns then lost to Oklahoma City 125-114 and Denver 127-120 in the NBA Cup. Brooks scored 22 points in the first half against Denver, making four of six three-pointers, but was ejected in the third quarter for striking Murray below the belt.

Without Brooks, Phoenix stayed close through much of the game as Bridges and Gillespie each recorded a double-double. The Suns faded late, however, and Booker could not carry the offense down the stretch. Ighodaro’s return was a positive: the center played 20 minutes Friday and could soon replace Maluach in the starting lineup.

Phoenix Predicted Lineup: Booker, Jalen Green, Brooks, Bridges, Maluach

Other Roster Players: Guards: Bouyea, Gillespie, Goodwin, Kennard, Spencer; forwards: Dunn, Peat, Timme, Fleming; centers: Ighodaro, Reath

Out: Mark Williams (injury)

Manager: Jordan Ott

Phoenix Won the First Meeting This Season

Golden State won three of its four meetings with Phoenix in the 2025-26 regular season, by scores of 118-107, 119-116 and 101-97. Phoenix won the other game 99-98 and took this season’s first matchup 131-122.

Golden State vs Phoenix Prediction: Phoenix Handicap +6.5

Main prediction: Golden State has won three straight, but this is the second game of a back-to-back, and Kerr may limit his veterans’ minutes or rest Curry or Draymond Green. Phoenix beat the Warriors 131-122 in their first meeting this season, while three of last season’s four matchups were decided by four points or fewer. The pick is Phoenix +6.5.

Total prediction: The teams combined for 253 points in their first meeting, a 131-122 Phoenix win. Golden State has averaged 121.7 points in its wins, while Phoenix scored at least 114 against both Oklahoma City and Denver. The pick is over 231.5 points.