Bright Side Baller: Phoenix Suns deliver their most complete performance of the season against the Warriors

The Suns left no doubt in their 130-105 win over the Warriors.

Playing a complete game in the NBA is damn near impossible. With the sheer talent, firepower, and depth across the league, any team can flip the script in an instant. Leads vanish, confidence gets tested, and just when you think you’re in control — BOOM — you’re not. But on Friday night, the Phoenix Suns didn’t just control the game. They owned it.

In what might have been their most complete performance of the season, Phoenix absolutely boat-raced the Golden State Warriors, steamrolling them 130-105. They dominated the glass (44-35), owned the paint (56-36), and torched Golden State from the field (56.2% to 37.5%). The ball movement? Chef’s kiss. They dished out more assists than they have in three years.

Ah, if only all games looked like this. But nights like these are rare, and when they happen, you savor them. Like a well-seasoned medium-rare New york strip steak. The Suns played with a rhythm, a purpose. Fluid ball movement, relentless rebounding, and a level of cohesion that felt like a glimpse into their true potential. Sure, Golden State was missing some frontcourt muscle, but dominance is dominance.

What we saw was what the Suns can be. Now the real challenge begins. Turning flashes of brilliance into something sustainable.

Bright Side Baller Season Standings

You wanted Mariah, didn’t you? 25 votes for Ms. Carey after the disappointing loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. But reason won out, as Kevin Durant was awarded his 4th Bright Side Baller award of the season after commandeering 70% of the total vote.

Bright Side Baller Nominees

Devin Booker

31 points (12-of-23, 5-of-11 3PT), 5 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, +28 +/-

Bradley Beal

21 points (9-of-12, 3-of-3 3PT), 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 5 turnovers, +10 +/-

Nick Richards

14 points (6-of-8 FG), 16 rebounds (2 offensive), 1 assist, 3 turnovers, 2 blocks, +19 +/-

Kevin Durant

19 points (6-of-13, 5-of-9 3PT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 1 turnover, +16 +/-

Grayson Allen

11 points (4-of-6, 3-of-5 3PT), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 0 turnovers, +17 +/-

Mason Plumlee

10 points (4-of-5 FG), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 blocks, 0 turnovers, +1 +/-

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