Warriors Player Ratings: Curry Flames Out Against Suns As Golden State Crashes Out Of Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors saw their season come to a grinding halt against the Phoenix Suns in a 111-96 loss, and the story was painfully simple: missed shots, ugly turnovers, and a complete lack of control against a locked-in opponent. With their entire playoff hopes on the line, the Warriors simply didn’t show up.

They never truly found rhythm, trailing for nearly the entire game, while Phoenix capitalized on every mistake. A 21-turnover night that turned into 30 points the other way was the dagger, and this wasn’t just a loss; it was an unraveling when it mattered most.

Here’s how each Warriors player graded out before they head home to a long offseason, and all eyes have to go to Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

Brandin Podziemski: B+

Game Stats: 23 PTS, 10 REB, 4 TOV, 9-17 FG, 3-5 3PT, 2-3 FT, 39 MIN

Brandin Podziemski was one of the few bright spots. He attacked confidently, hit shots, and competed on the glass. The turnovers are a blemish, but overall, he brought energy and production when the team desperately needed it.

De’Anthony Melton: B

Game Stats: 16 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST, 1 TOV, 5-10 FG, 2-4 3PT, 4-4 FT, 28 MIN

Melton brought needed scoring and effort off the bench. He was one of the few players who looked comfortable attacking and making plays.

Stephen Curry: C

Game Stats: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 4 TOV, 4-16 FG, 3-10 3PT, 6-6 FT, 36 MIN

Stephen Curry never got into a groove, and you could feel it from early on. The Suns pressured him, forced tough looks, and he just couldn’t respond. The efficiency wasn’t there, and neither was the usual game-breaking stretch. For a player of his caliber, this kind of outing in a playoff elimination game stands out for all the wrong reasons.

Draymond Green: C

Game Stats: 5 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST, 5 TOV, 1 STL, 2-4 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-2 FT, 36 MIN

Five turnovers in a game like this is brutal. Draymond’s playmaking was there in flashes, but the mistakes outweighed the positives. Defensively, he couldn’t impose his usual will either.

Al Horford: C

Game Stats: 9 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 TOV, 3-8 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT, 26 MIN

Horford gave solid minutes, but like the rest of the team, couldn’t find consistency from the perimeter.

Gui Santos: C

Game Stats: 9 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 2 TOV, 4-8 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-2 FT, 30 MIN

Santos did a little bit of everything, but nothing at a high enough level to shift the game. Solid effort, limited impact.

Kristaps Porzingis: C

Game Stats: 11 PTS, 1 REB, 3 TOV, 3-5 FG, 2-3 3PT, 3-4 FT, 15 MIN

Kristaps Porzingis was efficient in limited minutes, but the lack of involvement is hard to ignore. Whether it was matchup, rhythm, or game flow, Golden State never leaned into him enough.