NBA: The Suns ended up giving in to the Warriors after 18 consecutive victories

Stephen Curry recovered and scored 23 points to help the Golden State Warriors stop the Phoenix Suns with a 118-96 victory on Friday night.

The Warriors (19-3) limited the Suns (19-4) to their worst offensive performance of the season and ended their 18-game winning streak.

The Suns came in at 83-74 after a JaVale McGee dunk early in the fourth quarter, but they didn’t come any closer to taking the lead. Gary Payton II scored two straight baskets to extend the Warriors’ lead to 20 points.

Three days after making just four shots in 21 attempts in a 104-96 loss to the Suns, Curry had eight baskets, including six for three runs, on 20 shots and added five rebounds and five. audience.

Andrew Wiggins had 19 points for the Warriors, who brought their home winning streak to 11 to 11. Draymond Green contributed with nine points, nine assists and nine rebounds.

Deandre Ayton had 23 points and 6 rebounds for the Suns. Chris Paul added 12 points and 8 assists.

Monty Williams’ men had not lost since October 27.