Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 12/20/25, 4:56 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 12/20/25 at 11:10 PM in NBA Picks

The Phoenix Suns head to San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center today in a Western Conference matchup that already has some added tension. This will be the second meeting between these teams in just three days after Phoenix escaped with a 99-98 home win earlier in the week. With the season grinding on and both teams needing stability, this rematch carries more weight than a typical regular-season game.

Phoenix enters the contest still searching for consistency, particularly away from home. The Suns are 6-7 on the road and have struggled to maintain a high level of play against teams with postseason expectations. Offensively, they are averaging 114.8 points per game while shooting a respectable 47 percent from the field, but those numbers do not always translate into wins. Defensive breakdowns, especially in transition, have repeatedly hurt them in close games. When Phoenix loses structure, it often comes late, when ball movement slows and the offense becomes overly dependent on Devin Booker creating difficult looks.

That said, the Suns deserve credit for how they approached the first meeting with Golden State. It was a grind-it-out game where Phoenix stayed disciplined defensively and limited easy scoring opportunities. Their ability to control tempo and force the Warriors into contested shots proved decisive in the final moments. If Phoenix hopes to replicate that success, it will again require strong communication, sharp rotations, and a willingness to trust secondary options rather than leaning too heavily on isolation offense.

Golden State comes into this rematch in poor form, having lost five of its last seven games overall. The Warriors are also riding a three-game losing streak and will be eager to respond after falling just short against Phoenix on Thursday. That loss was particularly frustrating, as Golden State had chances late but could not convert when it mattered most. With home court on their side this time, the urgency level should be high from the opening tip.