The Phoenix Suns stifled Stephen Curry in a superb defensive display to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-96 in the teams’ keenly anticipated showdown.
The Suns won despite losing Devin Booker to a hamstring injury in the second quarter.
DeAndre Ayton led the Suns’ scorers with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Elsewhere the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James to cruise to a 117-92 win away to the Sacramento Kings.
36 year old James, returned to Los Angeles after entering the NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety protocol.
Reports claim the 36-year-old has tested positive for Covid and is without symptoms, although that has not been confirmed by James or the Lakers.