Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, who won two rings together with the Warriors, are still doing their thing this season. Each has nestled into the top five in the NBA in scoring. Curry puts up 30.4 a night whereas Durant musters 31.4. Now, the Golden State Warriors visit the Phoenix Suns on the eve of Thanksgiving for what could be a fireworks show.

It’s the Phoenix Suns who carry the burden of being the favourite on the NBA odds, albeit it’s on a knife’s edge -2.5.

Warriors vs. Suns NBA Betting Odds

Wednesday is already the second time this season that Golden State and Phoenix will cross paths on the hardwood floor. Back in October the Suns took a 108-104 game in San Francisco. The Warriors have won only once in the last six games against the Suns. During that span, the latter have claimed three wins by 11 points or more.

For all of the struggles Steve Kerr’s unit has had when playing at home, they’ve been a decent team on the road. They sport a respectable 5-3 away tally, so betters shouldn’t be too quick to judge this team. Spreads have been another issue altogether, however. The Warriors have covered only once in their last six matches. Even the win over Houston on Monday wasn’t by a wide enough margin to cover. The result dropped them to 6-9 on the year.

Things haven’t been much easier for the Phoenix Suns against the spread. The club’s efforts have only produced a 6-7-1 record overall. They too have found it difficult as of late, having handled only two of their last seven opportunities, including the one push. Curiously, like tonight’s opponent, Phoenix is also under .500 at home (3-4). In a league where home-court advantage means so much it’s interesting to see two teams struggle like this.

Golden State Warriors

Speaking of losing a lot of matches in front of their fans, the Warriors finally laid to rest an unenviable five-game home losing streak Monday night when they grounded the Houston Rockets.

The free throw line was the difference-maker in this one. Golden State only took 77 shots in the entire game, significantly lower than their 90.9 average. Given the string of defeats, it didn’t matter what worked as long Curry and the gang got out with a win – they hit 28 of 33 attempts from the line. Klay Thompson almost looked like his former self, netting 20 points mostly through a 5-for-11 night from three-point range. Andrew Wiggins continues to have a mediocre start to the campaign, hitting only three of his 10 shots. Chris Paul isn’t the player he once was, but his facilitating ways (12 assists) proved valuable. Houston made a decent attempt at a comeback in the fourth quarter, but the Warriors held on and relied on free throws to seal the 121-116 win.

Phoenix Suns

The Suns hosted the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, marking Deandre Ayton’s return to the club that drafted him, albeit wearing different colours this time. Kevin Durant cooled off just a little bit after scorching the Utah Jazz two games in a row in Salt Lake last week but still went for 31 points in a comfortable 120-107 victory.

Portland is a struggling unit this season and never led by more than two points whereas Phoenix’s advantage ballooned to as much as 16. It was never a complete blowout, but rather a methodical, efficient win for the Suns. The hosts hit 56 per cent of their shots, which is explained by the fact that most were high-percentage attempts. Phoenix only fired 17 times from long range, not a stat one sees often in today’s NBA. Devin Booker’s return from injury is going smoothly. He went for 28 points and six helpers to Durant’s 31 points and nine dimes. Former Trail Blazer Jusuf Nurkic haunted his old mates with 12 boards and four blocks.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Suns?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 26.43
Assists	Chris Paul 6.78
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.24
FG%	Trayce Jackson-Davis 70.2
Steals	Chris Paul 1.21
Blocks	Trayce Jackson-Davis 1.12

PHO

Points	Kevin Durant 27.09
Assists	Devin Booker 6.94
Rebounds	Jusuf Nurkic 11.01
FG%	Udoka Azubuike 69.6
Steals	Jusuf Nurkic 1.07
Blocks	Kevin Durant 1.21

GS

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

PHO

Points	Devin Booker 27.5
Assists	Devin Booker 6
Rebounds	Jusuf Nurkic 8.25
FG%	Nassir Little 60
Steals	Devin Booker 1.75
Blocks	Kevin Durant 1.5

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Suns Team Leaders

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 26.43
Assists	Chris Paul 6.78
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.24
FG%	Trayce Jackson-Davis 70.2
Steals	Chris Paul 1.21
Blocks	Trayce Jackson-Davis 1.12

PHO

Points	Kevin Durant 27.09
Assists	Devin Booker 6.94
Rebounds	Jusuf Nurkic 11.01
FG%	Udoka Azubuike 69.6
Steals	Jusuf Nurkic 1.07
Blocks	Kevin Durant 1.21

GS

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

PHO

Points	Devin Booker 27.5
Assists	Devin Booker 6
Rebounds	Jusuf Nurkic 8.25
FG%	Nassir Little 60
Steals	Devin Booker 1.75
Blocks	Kevin Durant 1.5

Injuries

Golden State

Draymond Green (PF)

Prob Tues Knee - 13 / 04 / 24

Klay Thompson (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24

Chris Paul (PG)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 04 / 24

Javonte Green (SG)

Ques Sun Rest - 13 / 04 / 24

Jonathan Kuminga (PF)

Ques Sun Pelvis - 12 / 04 / 24

Dario Saric (SF)

Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 24

Gary Payton II (PG)

Out Tues Calf - 11 / 04 / 24

Klay Thompson (SG)

Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 04 / 24

Draymond Green (PF)

Prob Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24

Draymond Green (PF)

Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 24

Phoenix

Grayson Allen (SG)

Out Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 24

Eric Gordon (SG)

Prob Sat Migraine - 14 / 04 / 24

Drew Eubanks (PF)

Prob Sun Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24

Jusuf Nurkic (C)

Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 24

Jusuf Nurkic (C)

Ques Fri Calf - 04 / 04 / 24

Grayson Allen (SG)

Prob Fri Hip - 02 / 04 / 24

Bradley Beal (SG)

Prob Wed Finger - 26 / 03 / 24

Jusuf Nurkic (C)

Prob Fri Ankle - 25 / 03 / 24

Jusuf Nurkic (C)

Prob Sat Eye - 22 / 03 / 24

Royce O'Neale (SF)

Prob Thurs Shoulder - 21 / 03 / 24

Injuries

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Draymond Green (PF)	Prob Tues	Knee - 13 / 04 / 24	0-3	1-1-1	+ -
Green is tending to a right knee contusion, but it is expected that he will be active for the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Kings.
Klay Thompson (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 13 / 04 / 24	0-3	1-1-1	+ -
Thompson is dealing with right knee tendinitis, but it is likely that he will dress Sunday versus the Jazz.
Chris Paul (PG)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 13 / 04 / 24	0-3	1-1-1	+ -
Paul is nursing left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Jazz.
Javonte Green (SG)	Ques Sun	Rest - 13 / 04 / 24	0-3	1-1-1	+ -
Green may be held out of Sunday's clash against the Knicks for rest purposes.
Jonathan Kuminga (PF)	Ques Sun	Pelvis - 12 / 04 / 24	1-3	2-1-1	+ -
Kuminga was absent from the last contest due to a right pelvic contusion, and it is uncertain if he will face the Jazz on Sunday.
Dario Saric (SF)	Ques Sun	Knee - 12 / 04 / 24	1-3	2-1-1	+ -
Saric missed the previous match with lateral joint line pain in his right knee, leaving his status for Sunday's clash against the Jazz in question.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Out Tues	Calf - 11 / 04 / 24	1-3	2-1-1	+ -
Payton II is managing left calf tightness, and he will not be in the lineup versus the Kings for the Western Conference Play-in tournament.
Klay Thompson (SG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 11 / 04 / 24	1-3	2-1-1	+ -
Thompson was absent from the previous match with right knee tendinitis, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Pelicans on Friday.
Draymond Green (PF)	Prob Fri	Knee - 10 / 04 / 24	1-4	3-1-1	+ -
Green missed the last game due to a right knee contusion, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash versus the Pelicans.
Draymond Green (PF)	Prob Tues	Back - 08 / 04 / 24	1-5	3-2-1	+ -
Green was lifted from the last game due to a back injury, but it is likely that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers.

Phoenix

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Grayson Allen (SG)	Out Sun	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 24	0-3	2-1	+ -
Allen is nursing a right ankle injury, and he will not be active against the Timberwolves for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round.
Eric Gordon (SG)	Prob Sat	Migraine - 14 / 04 / 24	1-4	3-2	+ -
Gordon is battling a migraine, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Timberwolves.
Drew Eubanks (PF)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 13 / 04 / 24	2-4	4-2	+ -
Eubanks is dealing with right ankle soreness, but it is likely that he will take part in Sunday's battle versus the Timberwolves.
Jusuf Nurkic (C)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 08 / 04 / 24	2-6	4-4	+ -
Nurkic missed the last game with a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available Wednesday against the Clippers.
Jusuf Nurkic (C)	Ques Fri	Calf - 04 / 04 / 24	5-6	5-6	+ -
Nurkic is nursing left calf soreness, and it is unknown if he will suit up Friday against the Timberwolves.
Grayson Allen (SG)	Prob Fri	Hip - 02 / 04 / 24	5-6	5-6	+ -
Allen missed the last game hampered by left hip soreness, but he is expected to be active for Friday's battle with the Timberwolves.
Bradley Beal (SG)	Prob Wed	Finger - 26 / 03 / 24	6-8	6-8	+ -
Beal is nursing a sprained right ring finger, but it is predicted that he will participate in Wednesday's battle with the Nuggets.
Jusuf Nurkic (C)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 25 / 03 / 24	7-8	7-8	+ -
Nurkic missed the last clash with a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will face the Thunder on Friday.
Jusuf Nurkic (C)	Prob Sat	Eye - 22 / 03 / 24	9-8	8-9	+ -
Nurkic is hindered by an orbital contusion, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Spurs on Saturday.
Royce O'Neale (SF)	Prob Thurs	Shoulder - 21 / 03 / 24	9-9	9-9	+ -
O'Neale is battling a right shoulder contusion, but it is anticipated that he will partake in Thursday's matchup with the Hawks.