Warriors Edge Suns 116-113 Behind Curry's 34, Green Ejected

The Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 116-113 on Monday night at Chase Center, but the story was as much about who finished the game as who starred in it. Steph Curry poured in 34 points, and Charles Bassey delivered a career night to help Golden State secure its fifth straight win. Draymond Green, however, lasted just two minutes in the second half before being ejected following a shove match with Dillon Brooks. Phoenix had its chances, but Devin Booker fouled out as the Suns fell short, and the team also lost a guard to a concerning injury during the game.

Our premium pick was Warriors -3.5. Golden State won by three, so the pick did not cover. The moneyline at -152 cashed with the outright win. The total of 226.5 was reached; the combined 229 points went over the number. The model's projected 117.9-112.2 home scoreline was close on the Golden State side but overestimated Phoenix's output.

The takeaway: when a key player like Green is ejected and the opponent's star fouls out, margins tighten in ways that are hard to forecast. Golden State's fifth straight win shows the Warriors can survive adversity, but the failed cover is a reminder that laying points with a short-handed roster carries risk. Future picks should weigh ejection and foul-trouble scenarios more heavily, especially in high-competition matchups.