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The Golden State Warriors will try to pick up their first win when they visit the Phoenix Suns, who are also seeking their first victory of the season.
Golden State enters at 0-2, sitting 14th in the Western Conference. The team finished 37-45 overall last season, including a 15-26 road record and 7-9 mark in Pacific Division play. The Warriors averaged 28.9 assists per game and converted 40.9 field goals per contest. Phoenix comes in at 0-1 and 11th in the West. The Suns went 45-37 overall, with a 25-16 home record and 10-7 division mark. Phoenix surrendered 111.1 points per game while committing 20.6 fouls nightly.
Both teams face significant injury concerns. The Warriors will be without Moses Moody (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and Jimmy Butler III (knee), while Charles Bassey is day to day with a patellar issue. Phoenix lists Mark Williams as out with a shoulder injury, with Oso Ighodaro (hip) and Luke Kennard (knee) day to day.
Source: ESPN - Sat Oct 24, 3:03 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).