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Jeremiyah Love’s move to injured reserve points Arizona toward Tyler Allgeier, while Kendrick Bourne’s absence asks the Cardinals to rebuild several receiving responsibilities at once.
Stephen Curry scored 34 points and dished out seven assists as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 116-113 on Monday. The home team overcame a third-quarter deficit to improve to 5-3.
The Suns won the interior math and led 106-104, but Golden State’s nine-point free-throw advantage and Phoenix’s final empty trips turned those strengths into a 116-113 loss.
Gardner Minshew led touchdowns on four straight drives after replacing Jacoby Brissett. ESPN reported he is expected to keep the job for Seattle, but Arizona's injury list may decide as much as the quarterback choice.
Arizona's last available running back broke a 63-yard touchdown, set up another score with a 52-yard run and carried the overtime drive in a 33-30 win in Arlington.
Chad Ryland kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime to give the Arizona Cardinals a 33-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday.
Arizona State held BYU to 47 rushing yards and received 123 rushing yards from Cardae Mack, but an opening fumble touchdown and BYU’s fourth-quarter execution turned a genuine upset chance into a 27-20 loss.
Jamal Murray scored 39 points and Nikola Jokic dished 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns 127-120 at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Friday.
The Suns created enough offense against Denver, but Jamal Murray, Christian Braun and a massive free-throw gap turned a productive night into a 127-120 loss.
3 Queen Creek teams played this week, and the town went 3-0. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Hayden Conner is already playing right guard. A new Thursday knee listing for center Hjalte Froholdt complicates Arizona’s improving practice picture.
Arizona listed nine nonparticipants, but the meaningful concern was the simultaneous absence of right tackle Elijah Wilkinson and right guard Jon Gaines II.
Zay Jones’ reported return gives Arizona an experienced receiver after Jalen Brooks went on injured reserve, but Jones’ earlier Cardinals production points toward a measured, rotational role.
Ajay Mitchell scored 30 points and dished five assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-114 at Paycom Center on Monday.
Devin Booker’s seven assists helped Phoenix create offense, but his 3 points left the Suns short when Oklahoma City’s replacement starters produced 48 efficient points.
Phoenix's Devin Booker scored 43 points as the home team defeated Golden State 131-122 on Saturday, improving to 1-1 while the Warriors drop to 0-3.
Booker made 17 of 25 shots, and Phoenix answered a 41-point loss in Portland by beating Golden State 131-122 in its home opener.
Devin Booker’s 43 points answered Phoenix’s ugly opener, but Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard supplied enough organization and timely shooting to keep the Suns’ 131-122 victory over Golden State from becoming a one-man production.
Jeremiyah Love will miss a second straight game, giving Bam Knight another opportunity while Jon Gaines II’s absence makes last week’s rushing split an imperfect comparison.
4 Queen Creek teams played this week, and the town went 2-2. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
The Bulldogs forced a deciding set in Thursday’s home region match, but Gilbert closed out a 3–2 win.
