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Warriors vs. Suns Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets November 30, 2024

Offensive Firepower Meets Defensive Grit as Warriors, Suns Clash

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Saturday night's clash between the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors promises an intriguing battle of contrasting form. The Warriors, riding a three-game skid, arrive in Phoenix with a stellar 70.6% winning percentage on the season. However, the Suns have struggled lately, dropping four of their last five outings to slip to a 55.6% win rate.

Offense has been a strength for both squads, with the Warriors averaging a robust 116.8 points per game. The Suns have been nearly as potent, pouring in 113.2 points on the season. However, recent trends reveal diverging fortunes. Over their last 10 games, Golden State's scoring dipped to 113.3 points, while Phoenix mustered just 112.1 points - a shade above their season low.

Defensively, the Warriors have shined, allowing 108.1 points per contest - a figure the Suns have struggled to match, surrendering 114.4 points on average. This disparity has narrowed recently, with both teams hovering around 110 points allowed over their last 10 outings. Still, the Warriors' stingier defense could prove pivotal, especially if the Suns' offense remains mired in its current funk.

On the glass, Golden State has consistently outrebounded opponents, grabbing 49.3 boards per game. The Suns, meanwhile, have averaged a modest 43.3 rebounds - a deficit that has widened to nearly 10 rebounds over their last five contests.
Controlling the boards could be crucial for Phoenix to counter Golden State's firepower.

While both teams have excelled at sharing the rock, with the Warriors dishing 30 assists and the Suns just under 26.4, turnovers have emerged as a recent bugaboo. The Warriors have coughed up the ball 14.8 times over their previous 10 games, while the Suns have been even more careless, committing 14.4 turnovers during their last five outings. Protecting possessions could prove decisive in a tightly-contested affair.