Blinksportsnews247On Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 8:30 PM ET, the Phoenix Suns (31-21) will take on the Golden State Warriors (24-25) in an attempt to extend their winning run to three games. Three straight games have also been won by the Warriors.
The following was the official injury update provided by the Warriors on Tuesday about Payton:
the squad. His ultimate comeback to gameplay will depend on how well he continues to develop. It will state that he is day-to-day.”
Payton has been upgraded from day-to-day to availability, which is significant news for the Warriors. Golden State hopes that Payton’s injury and eventually Chris Paul’s will help sustain some of the momentum they have gained over the previous few games, but they are not making any changes before the deadline.
Even though Draymond Green is starting for the Golden State Warriors, the defense has struggled all season. Payton, a fantastic defender, should help. Payton is expected to make a comeback on Saturday, and the Warriors will continue to pursue a play-in position.
Key Stats for Warriors vs. Suns
The Suns’ average of 117.5 points per game is only 0.4 points lower than what the Warriors give up (117.9).
When Phoenix scores more than 117.9 points, they are 19-6.
Golden State is 19-8 when they allow less than 117.5 points to be scored.
Just 4.8 points greater than the 114.4 points the Suns give up to opponents, the Warriors average 119.2 points per game.
When scoring more than 114.4 points in a game, Golden State has a 19-12 record.
When opponents score fewer than 119.2 points, Phoenix has a 28-11 record.
The Suns’ field goal percentage this season is 50%, which is 2.9% better than the opponents of the Warriors’ 47.1% shooting percentage.
In games played, Phoenix has a 24-11 straight-up record.
The Suns’ field goal percentage this season is 50%, which is 2.9% better than the opponents of the Warriors’ 47.1% shooting percentage.
Phoenix has a 24-11 record when shooting better than 47.1% from the field in straight-up games.
This season, the Warriors have shot 47.4% from the field, 0.7% more than their opponents, the Suns, who have shot 46.7%.
Golden State has amassed a 19-7 record in games where it shoots more than 46.7% from the field.
Players to Watch for the Suns
Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring this season among players who are still playing with an average of 28.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.
In a game, Jusuf Nurkic contributes 12 points, 3.7 assists, and 10.2 rebounds. In a game, Devin Booker averages 27.9 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.7 rebounds.
Grayson Allen averages 2.6 three-pointers per game for the Suns.
Durant totals 1.3 rejections a game, while Nurkic averages one steal.
Players to Watch for the Warriors
This season, Stephen Curry has averaged 28 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game.
In a game, Kevon Looney averages 5.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.
With 4.9 three-pointers made per game, Curry leads all active Warriors players in scoring from the three-point line.
Brandin Podziemski averages 0.9 thefts per game, while Trayce Jackson-Davis has 0.8 blocks every contest.
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