The Golden State Warriors got back in the win column on Tuesday night, besting the Phoenix Suns 119-108 to improve to 5-3 on the year, including a perfect 3-0 against their Pacific Division competitors. It was an odd game for the Dubs, featuring star performances from youngsters Moses Moody and Quinten Post, a flu game from Steph Curry, and the early exit of a hampered Jimmy Butler III.
Here’s how the community viewed the action in real time, as seen through comments in the Golden State of Mind game
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First quarter: ‘Good sign’
The Dubs got things rolling early, as they were clicking on defense … and especially on offense. They led 33-19 after the first frame, and were in total control.
Second quarter: ‘Bench has scored 41’
Moody and Post continued to lead the charge, along with big minutes from Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield. It was the bench mob that led the Warriors to a 68-49 halftime advantage.
Third quarter: ‘Not fun seeing this lead erode’
The Suns spent the third quarter chipping away at Golden State’s 25-point lead. The Warriors usually had an answer, but Phoenix comfortable won the quarter, and it was just a 92-83 lead going into the final frame.
Fourth quarter: ‘So generous’
The teams went back-and-forth in the final quarter, with the Suns making runs but the Warriors usually having answers. The defining moment came late in the action, as the Warriors were starting to put the nail in the coffin, when Dillon Brooks — who was inactive in this game, and wearing sunglasses — got called for a technical foul.
