Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors (12-18-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Golden State Warriors (13-14) and Phoenix Suns (14-12), two struggling Western Conference teams, will meet on Thursday night at the Mortgage Matchup Centre in Phoenix. Both teams are coming off back-to-back defeats. With 12.2 seconds remaining on Sunday night, Phoenix overcame a 20-point deficit in the final 7:48 to take a one-point lead.

On the other hand, the Warriors lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 136-131 on the road on Sunday night after losing a back-and-forth fourth quarter. Stephen Curry scored 48 points on the night after making 12 3-pointers. Now, both the teams are ready to face each other.

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors - When and where to watch the game

The match will tip off from Mortgage Matchup Centre in Phoenix on December 19. Official broadcasts of the game will be available in several areas on NBA League Pass (global) and Amazon Prime Video. VAVEL will also offer comprehensive coverage, including statistics, analysis, and previews. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Videos will telecast the match for the online users.

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors - Expected Starting Lineups

Phoenix Suns

PG Collin Gillespie
SG Devin Booker
SF Grayson Allen
PF Dillon Brooks
C Mark Williams

Golden State Warriors

PG Stephen Curry
SG Moses Moody
SF Jimmy Butler III
PF Draymond Green
C Quinten Post

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors - Injury Report

Phoenix Suns

• Grayson Allen (Knee)
• Isaiah Livers (Hip)
• Koby Brea (Concussion)
• Jalen Green (Hamstring)

Golden State Warriors

• Al Horford (Back)
• Seth Curry (Thigh)
• Pat Spencer (Personal)

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors - Game Prediction

Before their game against the Phoenix Suns in Arizona on Thursday, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are just 6-10 on the road and a game under.500. Under first-year head coach Jordan Ott, Devin Booker and company have confounded preseason predictions by playing a strong defensive style. Additionally, the Suns are currently ranked seventh in the Western Conference.

On the other hand, in his first season with the Phoenix Suns, Dillon Brooks is having a career year despite the departure of Kevin Durant and the continued suspension of Jalen Green. As Phoenix's second option behind Booker, he is scoring a career-high 21.6 points per game. In comparison to his incredible 25.2 points per game at home, Brooks has only scored 18.5 points per game away from home. Now, Curry and the team is ready to face Brooks and the team.



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