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Warriors vs Suns final: the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 99-98 on December 18, 2025 at Footprint Centre , Phoenix.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 29 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 98 |
| Suns | 26 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 99 |
Top Performers
Warriors
- 31 PTS Jimmy Butler
- 11 REB Quinten Post
- 7 AST Stephen Curry
Suns
- 25 PTS Devin Booker
- 13 REB Oso Ighodaro
- 5 AST Collin Gillespie
Warriors vs Suns Box Score
Golden State Warriors
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry G | 33 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-13 | 2-9 | 7-7 | -12 |
| Jimmy Butler F | 33 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11-17 | 1-1 | 8-9 | 0 |
| Draymond Green F | 30 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Quinten Post C | 26 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-14 | 2-10 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Moses Moody G | 30 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-10 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jonathan Kuminga F | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Brandin Podziemski G | 27 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-11 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +15 |
| De'Anthony Melton G | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-6 | 0-4 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis FC | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Gary Payton II G | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Buddy Hield G | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Gui Santos F | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
Phoenix Suns
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Brooks GF | 33 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-23 | 4-9 | 0-1 | -13 |
| Devin Booker G | 32 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-19 | 2-6 | 5-6 | -8 |
| Mark Williams C | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Royce O'Neale F | 31 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 2-5 | 1-2 | +6 |
| Collin Gillespie G | 33 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5-12 | 1-6 | 5-5 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jamaree Bouyea G | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Oso Ighodaro F | 28 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jordan Goodwin G | 30 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3-12 | 1-7 | 2-4 | -7 |
| Ryan Dunn F | 17 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +11 |
Warriors vs Suns Recap
The Suns beat the Warriors by outscoring them 24-18 in the third quarter and holding on in the fourth. Phoenix improved to 15-12, while Golden State fell to 13-15.
The Warriors led 53-46 at halftime after winning the second quarter 24-20. Phoenix erased that gap in the third and trailed 71-70 going into the fourth. The Suns made one more field goal on one fewer attempt, 36 of 88 against 35 of 89, and turned the ball over 15 times to the Warriors' 20.
Jimmy Butler scored 31 points for Golden State, while Devin Booker led Phoenix with 25. Oso Ighodaro pulled down 13 rebounds for the Suns, two more than Quinten Post's 11 for the Warriors. The Warriors outrebounded Phoenix 54-49 and still lost, because Phoenix gave away five fewer possessions.
The number to know: 20 turnovers for the Warriors, five more than Phoenix, which decided a game that finished within a single point.
Team Stats
| Warriors | Stat | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| 35-89 | Field Goals | 36-88 |
| 39.3% | FG % | 40.9% |
| 12-42 | 3-Pointers | 10-35 |
| 28.6% | 3P % | 28.6% |
| 16-18 | Free Throws | 17-22 |
| 88.9% | FT % | 77.3% |
| 54 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 15 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 27 | Assists | 19 |
| 9 | Steals | 16 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 20 | Fouls | 17 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 8 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Warriors | 46.1% | 17.1% | 28.8% | 0.180 |
 Suns | 46.6% | 13.3% | 23.5% | 0.193 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Warriors vs Suns Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, December 18, 20259:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Warriors NBC Sports Bay Area · Suns Arizona's Family Sports
- Arena
- Footprint Centre Phoenix
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Warriors vs Suns Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Warriors last 5
- L @ Trail Blazers 131-136 Dec 14, 2025
- L vs Timberwolves 120-127 Dec 12, 2025
- W @ Bulls 123-91 Dec 7, 2025
- W @ Cavaliers 99-94 Dec 6, 2025
- L @ 76ers 98-99 Dec 4, 2025
Suns last 5
- L vs Lakers 114-116 Dec 14, 2025
- L @ Thunder 89-138 Dec 10, 2025
- W @ Timberwolves 108-105 Dec 8, 2025
- L @ Rockets 98-117 Dec 5, 2025
- W @ Lakers 125-108 Dec 1, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 24, 2026 Warriors @ Suns 122-131
- Apr 17, 2026 Warriors @ Suns 96-111
- Feb 5, 2026 Warriors @ Suns 101-97
- Dec 20, 2025 Suns @ Warriors 116-119
- Nov 4, 2025 Suns @ Warriors 107-118
More NBA Games on Dec 18, 2025
- Final
New York Knicks1-3114
Indiana Pacers2-2113Top: Nembhard 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2126
Charlotte Hornets3-1133Top: Johnson 43 PTS, 11 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4106
Brooklyn Nets0-495Top: Jr. 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2101
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0122Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-294
San Antonio Spurs2-2119Top: Harper 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1111
Milwaukee Bucks1-3105Top: Ingram 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0128
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133Top: Durant 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1114
Dallas Mavericks2-2116Top: Cunningham 29 PTS, 10 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1143
Utah Jazz1-3135Top: Dončić 45 PTS, 11 REB, 14 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2115
Denver Nuggets1-2126Top: Murray 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-4133
Portland Trail Blazers3-0134Top: Avdija 35 PTSBox score ›
That covers Warriors vs Suns: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Warriors visit the Timberwolves Oct 28; Suns host the Nuggets Oct 30.
Warriors vs Suns FAQs
Who won Warriors vs Suns on Dec 18, 2025?
The Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 99-98 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Footprint Centre in Phoenix. Devin Booker led the Suns with 25 points.
What are the Warriors and Suns records?
After this game the Warriors were 13-15 and the Suns were 15-12 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Warriors vs Suns?
Jimmy Butler scored 31 for the Warriors. Devin Booker scored 25 for the Suns.
Who leads the Warriors vs Suns season series?
The Warriors lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season. In the playoffs the Suns won the series 1-0.
Who won the last Warriors vs Suns game?
The Suns beat the Warriors 131-122 on Oct 24, 2026 at home.
Where was Warriors vs Suns played?
At Footprint Centre in Phoenix, the home arena of the Phoenix Suns.
What was the score by quarter in Warriors vs Suns?
Warriors-Suns: Q1 29-26, Q2 24-20, Q3 18-24, Q4 27-29.
What is next for the Warriors and Suns?
Warriors visit the Timberwolves on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Suns host the Nuggets on Friday, October 30 at 10:00 PM ET.