The Phoenix Suns fall to the Golden State Warriors as role player hot hands carry them to victory. But are there any moral victories for the Suns in a loss?

Stephen Curry scored 28 points with five 3-pointers, Moses Moody came off the bench to score 24 and also hit five 3s, and the Golden State Warriors jumped to a big early lead before holding on for a 118-107 victory over the short-handed Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Booker, Allen, Dunn, O'Neale and Mark Williams started for the Suns for the third consecutive game, and the Spurs, who were notably without De'Aaron Fox (hamstring), Jeremy Sochan (wrist), Luke Kornet (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (heel), started Castle, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, Julian Champagnie and Wembanyama.

After a preseason trip to Macao, the Phoenix Suns returned home emphasizing team chemistry, defensive identity and lessons learned abroad.

Devin Booker and the hot-shooting Phoenix Suns have handed Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs their first loss.

The Phoenix Suns have dropped their last four games since opening the season with a win over the Sacramento Kings.