3 Takeaways from Warriors' Loss to Suns: Dubs Must Evolve Center Rotation
The Golden State Warriors suffered a 131-122 loss to the Phoenix Suns, highlighting the team's need to adjust their center rotation. Despite strong performances from bench players, the team struggled to contain star guards, leading to defensive concerns.
Why it matters
The analysis provides insight into the team's tactical challenges and roster management during the early stages of the NBA season.
The short-handed Golden State Warriors had no answer for Devin Booker in Saturday's 131-122 loss to the Suns on Saturday at Mortgage Matchup. Center.
Booker dropped 43 points on 17-of-25 shooting, and overall the Warriors (0-3) allowed the Suns (1-1) to shoot 58 percent from the field.
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford were all resting on the second night of a back-to-back.
That left the Warriors with just 11 active players, with three of them on two-way contracts.
Gui Santos also left the game in third quarter with knee soreness and did not return.
Here are three takeaways from Saturday's game.
Graham Ike and Charles Bassey held their own and then some against the Suns.
Ike had 12 points and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes. Bassey had 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 13 minutes.
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