The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors lock horns for the first time this season on Tuesday. The Suns (3-4) arrive after halting the San Antonio Spurs' five-game win streak with a fantastic performance. The Warriors (4-3) enter the game with back-to-back confidence-shattering defeats on the road.
The Warriors will play on the front end of a back-to-back and will miss one key rotational piece. Steph Curry and his men will play after two full days' rest. Here are the starting lineups for both teams.
Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups Tonight
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Phoenix Suns starting lineup
The Suns will not feature their strongest possible starting lineup owing to injuries to two key players. Their starting five will be the same as in the last game, with Devin Booker leading the chart from the point guard position and Grayson Allen slotting in at the shooting guard's position.
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Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale will be on the wings, with Mark Williams leading the front court from the center position. Here is the Suns' depth chart against the Warriors:
| Point Guard | Devin Booker | Collin Gillespie | |
| Shooting Guard | Grayson Allen | Jordan Goodwin | |
| Small Forward | Ryan Dunn | Rasheer Fleming | |
| Power Forward | Royce O'Neale | Nigel Hayes-Davis | |
| Center | Mark Williams | Oso Ighodaro | Nick Richards |
Golden State Warriors starting lineup
Three of the four Warriors veterans are cleared to play on Tuesday. Steph Curry will lead the starters, with Brandin Podziemski as his running mate in the back court. Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga will be in the front court, with Draymond Green anchoring the team from the center position.
Warriors depth chart against the Suns:
| PG | Steph Curry | Gary Payton II | Will Richard |
| SG | Brandin Podziemski | Buddy Hield | Pat Spencer |
| SF | Jimmy Butler | Moses Moody | |
| PF | Jonathan Kuminga | Gui Santos | |
| C | Draymond Green | Quinten Post |
Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors Injury Reports
Phoenix Suns injury report
Jalen Green has shown progress while ramping up, but has yet to get clearance from the medical team. His much-awaited season debut won't take place against the Warriors, as he is ruled out once again with a right hamstring strain. Dillon Brooks (muscle core strain) will miss his fifth consecutive game.
Meanwhile, Ryan Dunn (left knee contusion) is listed as "probable", while Isaiah Livers (right hip contusion) is listed as "questionable" on the injury report. Dunn was in action in the previous game against the Spurs, while Livers was absent.
Golden State Warriors injury report
The Warriors will be without three players on Tuesday against the Suns. Al Horford (left toe injury management), De'Anthony Melton (left ACL surgery) and Alex Toohey (left knee injury recovery) are ruled out.
Suns vs. Warriors: Head-to-head record and how to watch
The Suns have dominated the Warriors in regular-season matchups. In 167 encounters, Phoenix has 152 wins compared to Golden State's 115. The two teams matched up four times last season, with each winning two games.
Fans can watch the game on NBC Sports Bay Area (local), Arizona's Family (local) and Suns+ (local). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo.
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