With the game tied and the clock bleeding out, Jordan Goodwin stepped to the line with 0.4 seconds left and the outcome in his hands. He missed the first free throw. He made the second. That single point became the difference as the Phoenix Suns edged the Golden State Warriors 99-98 on Thursday night in Phoenix, a finish that turned a tense, turnover-filled night into a statement win for the home team.

Jordan Goodwin’s 0.4-second moment settles Suns vs Warriors

The final sequence was chaos, then clarity. After Stephen Curry buried two free throws to knot the score at 98 with 21.7 seconds to play, the Suns hunted a clean look. Dillon Brooks fired from deep and missed. A putback try also rolled off. Goodwin, alert and aggressive, slipped inside, grabbed the rebound, and drew contact with just 0.4 seconds remaining.

He split the pair, but the second shot was pure. The Warriors had no time to answer. Ballgame.

“That’s a playoff-style rebound from Goodwin with 0.4 on the clock.”

Devin Booker powers a second-half surge

While Goodwin sealed it, Devin Booker drove the Suns back into the game. Booker scored 25 points overall, with a massive 23 coming after halftime. That second-half burst was the engine behind Phoenix’s recovery from multiple double-digit holes.

The Suns trailed 53-46 at the break and fell behind 62-48 early in the third. Booker’s shot-making and composure steadied the group, pulling Phoenix within striking distance by the end of the third and into the fourth, where they took a 71-70 edge and never stopped pushing.

Warriors turnovers tell the story

Golden State had chances to put the game away. Instead, they gave it away. The Warriors committed 20 turnovers, and each one felt heavier as the Suns chipped away. Live-ball mistakes fed Phoenix’s pace and confidence, swinging the rhythm of the night.

Turnovers are often about decision-making and spacing. On the road, in late-game spots, they are about poise. The Warriors had spurts of control—most notably building that 62-48 cushion—but the miscues were too frequent to survive.

“Twenty turnovers on the road? That’s the game, plain and simple.”

Stephen Curry: quiet night, clutch moment

Curry entered the night fresh off a 48-point explosion against Portland. This one was different. The Suns crowded him and he finished with 15 points on 3-of-13 shooting, including 2-of-9 from deep. Even so, he delivered late, knocking down two free throws with 21.7 seconds left to tie the contest and set up the frantic finish.

That’s the paradox of stars: even on off nights, they bend games in key moments. Curry did that. The Warriors simply didn’t finish the defensive rebound or the final sequence that followed.

Suns’ supporting cast steps up: Brooks and Gillespie deliver

Booker’s second-half takeover got the headlines, but the Suns’ balance mattered just as much. Dillon Brooks led Phoenix with 24 points, playing decisively and giving the offense a steady option when shots were scarce. Collin Gillespie added 16—timely makes that kept Phoenix connected while the Warriors were trying to run away.

Goodwin’s work won’t fill a box score, but his last-second rebound and nerve at the line were exactly what a tight, low-scoring game demanded. Sometimes, the difference is simply who gets their hands on the ball and refuses to give it back.

“Booker’s 23 after halftime flipped the whole vibe.”

Warriors’ bright spots: Butler leads, Podziemski efficient

For Golden State, Jimmy Butler was the engine, pouring in 31 points and keeping the Warriors afloat during Phoenix’s runs. Brandin Podziemski added 18 points on a sharp 8-of-11 shooting night, cutting hard, finishing in traffic, and finding gaps in the Suns’ coverage.

But when the game narrowed to one or two possessions, the Warriors needed cleaner execution. The turnovers, plus a few empty trips late, left the door open. Goodwin and the Suns walked right through it.

How the game swung: from 62-48 to a final free throw

The Warriors looked comfortable early. They led 53-46 at halftime and stretched it to 62-48 early in the third. Phoenix didn’t panic. With Booker sparking the comeback and Brooks adding key buckets, the Suns trimmed the deficit and took a 71-70 lead into the fourth.

From there, it was a grind. Each possession grew in value. Curry’s late free throws tied it, but the final minute belonged to the Suns—first in effort with the extra-chance rebound, then in execution at the line.

What it means for both teams

For the Suns, this is a confidence win. It shows they can dig out of a deep hole, get stops, and finish plays in the final seconds. Booker’s second half reveals a star fully in command, and the supporting crew delivered under pressure.

For the Warriors, the film will be blunt. Protect the ball. They did enough to build a lead but not enough to protect it. The good news? The formula to fix it is simple: value possession, secure rebounds, and turn solid defense into controlled offense rather than rushed decisions.

In the end, Thursday in Phoenix came down to one rebound, one whistle, and one make with 0.4 seconds left. Goodwin had them all, and the Suns had just enough.