**PHOENIX** – The Golden State Warriors are spiraling, suffering their fourth consecutive loss in a nail-biter against the Phoenix Suns, despite Stephen Curry's valiant return to the court. Devin Booker shone bright for the Suns, scoring 27 points while Kevin Durant contributed 21, leading Phoenix to a 105-99 victory.

Tyus Jones delivered a strong performance, finishing with 19 points and nine assists, making an impressive 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 from beyond the arc. Grayson Allen added another 17 points, helping the Suns to an impressive 51.4% success rate from three-point land, hitting 18 of 35 attempts.

Curry, who led the Warriors with 23 points, struggled with his shooting, finishing 8 of 20 from the field. Andrew Wiggins stepped up with 18 points, while Draymond Green added 13. The Warriors found themselves in a significant hole, trailing by 17 at halftime. However, a determined performance from Curry in the third quarter sparked a comeback, narrowing the score to 85-78 as the final quarter approached.

Golden State rallied late in the fourth, going on a 9-0 run to pull within striking distance at 105-99, but Durant's cool 3-pointer with under two minutes left thwarted any hope of a dramatic comeback. The Suns dominated the boards and defensively held firm, leading at halftime with a score of 66-49 thanks to an astonishing 66.7% shooting from three-point range.

In other action around the league:

**Hawks Overwhelm Hornets 107-104**

In Charlotte, the Atlanta Hawks edged out the Hornets, handing them their fifth straight defeat. Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 20 points and nine assists. De’Andre Hunter added 18 points, while Onyeka Okongwu posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Highlights included Brandon Miller’s 32 points for the Hornets, who were unable to clinch the tie in the dying seconds after Miller’s missed three-pointer.

**76ers Claw past Pistons 111-96**

The Philadelphia 76ers secured a convincing win over the Detroit Pistons, with Tyrese Maxey lighting up the court for 28 points. This victory marked a much-needed win for the 76ers, who had struggled recently, losing seven of their last eight games. Jared McCain and Ricky Council IV pitched in with 19 and 17 points, respectively. For the Pistons, Malik Beasley was the top scorer with 19 points but was unable to lead his team to victory.

**Giannis Powers Bucks to Victory Over Wizards 124-114**

In Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo marked his return following a knee issue in spectacular fashion, putting up 42 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, leading the Bucks to their sixth straight win against the struggling Washington Wizards. This game continued Antetokounmpo’s streak of impressive performances, including three triple-doubles in the last six games. Damian Lillard also had a notable showing with 25 points and 10 assists. Despite Jordan Poole's 31 points and Malcolm Brogdon's strong showing, the Wizards extended their losing streak to 14.

As the season unfolds, teams like the Warriors and Wizards are left searching for answers, while contenders such as the Hawks and Bucks continue to build momentum. Stay tuned for more thrilling basketball action!