Booker Drops 43 as Suns Beat Warriors 131-122

Devin Booker delivered a scoring showcase at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 24, 2026, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 131-122 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Phoenix moved to 1-1, while Golden State remained winless at 0-3 with its third consecutive loss. Booker's production headlined a night that featured strong individual performances on both sides.

Booker scored 43 points on 17-for-25 shooting in 36 minutes, adding seven rebounds, seven assists and a block. His efficient overall shooting stood out even with a 2-for-7 mark from beyond the arc. Miles Bridges supplied 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Dillon Brooks contributed 15 points and five assists. Jalen Green added 12 points on 5-for-10 shooting.

Yaxel Lendeborg paced Golden State with 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes. He connected on six of his 11 three-point attempts and finished 9-for-19 from the field. De'Anthony Melton was right behind him with 25 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, shooting 8-for-13 overall and 4-for-8 from deep in 27 minutes.

Brandon Williams gave the Warriors another 20-point performance, adding three rebounds, five assists and two steals in 24 minutes. Will Richard chipped in 11 points, including three three-pointers, plus two steals and a block. Those contributions gave Golden State plenty of scoring, but Booker's 43-point outing helped Phoenix secure the win and leave the Warriors still searching for their first victory.