The Golden State Warriors lost to the Phoenix Suns in an exciting game. Despite Klay Thompson's 23-point effort, the Warriors were unable to overcome a strong Suns team led by Kevin Durant.
The Warriors were dealt a major blow early in the game when Chris Paul was ejected from the game after a heated altercation with veteran Scott Foster. Paul's absence left a void in the Warriors' offense that was difficult to fill.
Stephen Curry also struggled for the Warriors, going 3-of-8 from 3-point range. Curry's absence put more pressure on Thompson, who stepped up to the challenge.
Thompson's sharp shooting kept the Warriors in the lead, but it wasn't enough to overtake the Suns' lead. Durant hit a free throw in the final moments to seal the win and extend his streak of scoring more than 25 points to 14 consecutive games.
The loss to the Suns was the Warriors' third in their last four games. The Warriors are currently in the midst of one of their worst stretches of the season, and it seems to be getting worse.
Draymond Green was suspended for an altercation with Rudy Gobert, and his absence exposed the Warriors' current struggles. Green is the main pillar of the Warriors' defense, and his absence makes it difficult for the Warriors to stop their opponents.
The Warriors also need to find a way to get more consistent play from Stephen Curry. Curry is one of the best players in the world, but he has been inconsistent this season.
If the Warriors can find a way to get Green back in the lineup and get the best out of Curry, they will be a force to be reckoned with. However, if they continue to struggle, they risk missing the playoffs.