Warriors Edge Suns 116–113 for Fifth Straight Win — What Golden State’s Turnaround Really Shows

Golden State’s latest win was narrow, but the streak is becoming harder to ignore. The Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 116–113 in their November 2, 2026 NBA regular-season matchup, according to the NBA’s official game recap published November 3. The result extended Golden State’s winning run to five games and left the team at 5–3; Phoenix fell to 1–4.

Why a three-point margin matters

A three-point finish is not evidence that every part of a team’s game is working. It does show that Golden State found enough scoring and late-game execution to survive a competitive contest. The bigger test will be whether the Warriors can sustain that run as opponents adjust and the schedule grows tougher.

The official league recap confirms the score and streak. Separate November 3 reporting from Sky Sport identifies Stephen Curry as a leading performer, but this article avoids attributing individual point totals or specific decisive plays without a fully checked box score.

What comes next

At 5–3, Golden State has recovered momentum after a difficult start. Five consecutive victories are encouraging, but the early-season sample is too small to establish the team’s eventual playoff standing. For Phoenix, the immediate challenge is converting competitive stretches into wins.

Video: Watch the NBA’s official November 3 game recap. This is an external link to league-hosted footage; no third-party footage has been downloaded or rehosted.

Sources: NBA official recap (November 3, 2026); Sky Sport game highlights (November 3, 2026).

Editor’s note: The accompanying basketball-court photograph is illustrative and does not depict this game.

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