The Golden State Warriors’ furious rally against the Phoenix Suns last night ended in an improbably 101-97 win, in a game the Suns were favored by oddsmakers. Without Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, the Warriors banked
on defense to eke out the win.
Talking to reporters after the game, head coach Steve Kerr made sure to emphasize the morale-boosting nature of the win amidst a season wracked with controversy, tragedy, and mediocrity.
“Felt like we won the championship,” Kerr said. “Just the emotion of everything over the last two days. Losing three of our guys who were beloved in the locker room. Jimmy’s season-ending injury, Steph being out. Everything has just been tough this last week or ten days, whatever it is since Jimmy’s been out. It felt like a great team win where everybody just fought and competed and stayed with it. Beautiful thing to watch.”
Steve Kerr after exiting a loud road locker room celebration: “Felt like we won the championship.” pic.twitter.com/BOeRLiB0Qw
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 6, 2026
