The Suns conquered the Warriors 131-22 on October 24, 2026. Antetokounmpo scored a score of fourteen in a defeat to the Hornets. Draymond Green was excluded for the game due to an ailment. The Warriors excluded two starters and mentioned another as uncertain for the matchup against the Suns. The Suns announced their starting lineup for the game. Despite making an effort, the Curry-less Warriors fell to 0-3.