Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds and Spread - November 16 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The NBA season continues with a Wednesday feature of the Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns on November 16th. The defending champion Warriors have struggled to find consistency to begin the season, as they are 6-8. They are, however, coming off their biggest win of the season, a 37 point blowout against the San Antonio Spurs.
Golden State's defense, which ranked third in opponents points per game and first in defensive rating last season, has fallen off a cliff. The Warriors rank 27th in opponents points per game and 24th in defensive rating. Steph Curry has, however, had an incredible start to the season, averaging 31.5 points per game while shooting 52.3% from the field, 43.3% from three-point range, and 92.1% from the free-throw line. Additionally, he is averaging 6.4 assists per game and a career-high 6.6 rebounds per game. Curry's performance has helped lead the Warriors offense, which ranks third in points per game and 11th in offensive rating.
The Phoenix Suns enter the contest with an 8-5 record, however, they are coming off back-to-back losses. Phoenix returns home after a four-game road trip in which they went 1-3. The Suns defense has been phenomenal to start the season, ranking first in opponents points per game and fourth in defensive rating. Their offense, which had been a top-five unit prior to their road trip, ranks 14th in points per game and fourth in offensive rating.
The Suns are led by All-Star guard Devin Booker, who is averaging 26.5 points per game, while shooting 47.7% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 85.9% from the free-throw line. Booker is averaging 4.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists, a career-high.
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Match Details
Fixture: Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Golden State Warriors will be without Andre Iguodala, who is yet to make his season debut. The Phoenix Suns will be without Cam Johnson, who will miss 1-2 months with a torn meniscus, and Landry Shamet, who is out with a concussion. Additionally, All-Star guard Chris Paul is questionable with a sore right heel.
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Injury Report
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Odds and Spread
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Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Starting 5s
Warriors - PG Steph Curry, SG Klay Thompson, SF Andrew Wiggins, PF Draymond Green, C Kevon Looney
Suns - PG Chris Paul, SG Devin Booker, SF Mikal Bridges, PF Torrey Craig, C Deandre Ayton
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Prediction
The Phoenix Suns enter this contest struggling. Chris Paul has missed the past three games after playing 13 minutes before departing with an injury in his most recent game. In those four games, the Suns went1-3. While Paul is questionable to return, it is unlikely that he is fully recovered. Furthermore, the Suns are 2-4 since the torn meniscus suffered by Cam Johnson. Expect the Warriors to take advantage of Phoenix's injury woes by covering as a road favorite.
Prediction: Golden State Warriors -1 (-115)
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