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Warriors vs Suns: Curry sits out as Phoenix chases first win

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Curry sits out in Phoenix

Stephen Curry will not play when Golden State visits Phoenix on Saturday night.

Why

A planned rest day

Golden State plays its third game in four days, on the second night of a back-to-back.

Coach

Kerr plays it careful

Steve Kerr said the team is ramping Curry up more slowly this year.

Memphis

Friday ended in collapse

Golden State lost 111-108 to Memphis after leading by 12 late in the game.

Injuries

Podziemski is out too

Brandin Podziemski tweaked his back against Memphis and will miss the Phoenix game.

Injuries

Horford and Green also hit

Al Horford is out with back management, and Draymond Green is doubtful.

Phoenix

Suns need a reset

Phoenix lost its opener to Portland by 41 points in a rough start.

Numbers

Shooting must improve

The Suns made just 6 of 32 three-point shots against Portland.

Star

Booker must lead

Devin Booker scored 23 points in the opener but took no three-point shots.

The stage

Home opener in Phoenix

The game tips off at 7 in the evening Arizona time at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Stakes

One winless run ends

Both teams are winless, so one side leaves Phoenix with a first win.

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