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Phoenix Suns struggle with poor plus/minus as they face Warriors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:10 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Phoenix Suns struggle with poor plus/minus as they face Warriors

Summary

The Phoenix Suns (1-3) are on the road against the Golden State Warriors (3-3) on November 2. The Suns’ starting lineup is posting one of the NBA’s worst plus/minus ratings, at minus-35. Despite having played the most minutes together, this unit has struggled, shooting only 5-of-27 from three-point range. Phoenix’s overall defensive struggles rank them at the bottom of the league in several categories. The team will continue their road trip before a seven-game homestand starting November 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers (4-1).

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By the Numbers

•Suns starting unit records a minus-35 plus/minus rating.
•Phoenix is last in defensive rating and rebounding.
•Suns struggled in their October games, losing 41 points to the Blazers.
•Next game is a seven-game homestand starting November 4.

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1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Suns starting unit has one of NBA's worst plus/minus

What they're saying

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The Phoenix Suns continue their 2026-27 season Nov. 2 on the road versus the Golden State Warriors. Here are ongoing updates for the week of Nov. 1-7.
— Yahoo Sports

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