US EditionLast-second free throw caps Suns' victory over Warriors
Jordan Goodwin’s decisive free throw ended a 99-98 game for the Suns, who snapped a two-game losing streak while Warriors suffered their third straight loss.
- Dec. 18, 2025, Jordan Goodwin made one free throw with 0.4 seconds left after a rebound foul, securing the Phoenix Suns' 99-98 win over the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center.
- After Brooks' miss, the Warriors committed an under-a-second late-game rebound foul, exposing Golden State's personnel and rebounding shortcomings alongside chronic turnovers.
- Phoenix Suns' defense produced 16 steals and limited Golden State's 3-point shooting to 28.6%, while the Suns won points off turnovers 30-18 and fast-break points 22-6.
- The win snapped Phoenix Suns' skid as they improved to 15-12 while Golden State Warriors fell to 13-15; both teams will meet again Dec. 20 at Chase Center, San Francisco, with a rematch Saturday.
- Season trends show Golden State Warriors rank 26th with 16 giveaways per game and are 2-4 in their last six, while Phoenix is 2-5 in its last seven games.
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The Morning Call
WFMZAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jordan Goodwin hit the decisive free throw with 0.4 seconds left, Devin Booker scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns escaped Thursday night with a 99-98 win over the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry hit two free throws to tie 98 with 21.7 seconds left, preparing the Suns last possession. Dillon Brooks missed a three-point shot, but Goodwin was there for the rebound and received a f…
Goodwin hits free throw with 0.4 seconds left, Suns escape with 99-98 win over Warriors
Jordan Goodwin made the go-ahead free throw with 0.4 seconds left, Devin Booker scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns escaped with a 99-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night
Times-Standard
Warriors lose to Suns on last-second foul
The worst aspects of a wretched stretch of Warriors play were on full display in Phoenix on Thursday night. The turnovers, the stagnant possessions, the missed boxouts and slow defensive rotations: The usual suspects of the Warriors’ losing skid were accounted for in the second half. And yet, somehow, the Warriors were in the game late thanks to clutch shooting. In the end, they lost an 99-98 heartbreaker instead of being blown out for the team’…
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