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Booker scores 43 points in Suns' 131-122 win over Warriors, who fall to 0-3
On Saturday, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 131-122 in their home opener, with Devin Booker scoring 43 points to secure the victory.
Depleted by injuries and rest, the Warriors fielded only 11 players, missing key stars including Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Al Horford, and Brandin Podziemski.
Booker shot 17 of 25 from the field, while rookie Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors with a season-high 26 points and six 3-pointers.
The loss drops the Warriors to 0-3 for the first time in 19 years, though the Suns remain concerned after being out-rebounded 44-42.
Both teams return to action Monday, with the Suns traveling to Oklahoma City while the Warriors head to Denver to face the Nuggets.
By DAVID BRANDT PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 43 points, Miles Bridges scored 16 and the Phoenix Suns won their inaugural home game for the fifth consecutive season by beating Saturday night by 131-122 Warriors from Golden State. Warriors — who played for the third time in four days — fell to 0-3 [...]