Warriors Rally Late to Stun Suns in Unlikely Comeback

Backup lineup led by Pat Spencer and Gui Santos secures victory without Stephen Curry

Feb. 6, 2026 at 12:15am by Ben Kaplan

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The Golden State Warriors overcame a late deficit to defeat the Phoenix Suns 101-97 on Thursday, rallying in the final minutes behind an unlikely closing lineup that included Pat Spencer, Gui Santos, Moses Moody, and De'Anthony Melton. Spencer scored a career-high 20 points, while Santos dished out a career-best 7 assists to go with 18 points.

Why it matters

The Warriors' victory over the Western Conference-leading Suns, without star Stephen Curry, showcases the team's depth and resilience as they continue to fight for playoff positioning in a tight race in the West.

The details

Trailing 97-93 with under 3 minutes to play, the Warriors went with a lineup of Al Horford, Spencer, Santos, Moody and Melton instead of usual closer Draymond Green. This group proceeded to shut down the Suns, holding them scoreless the rest of the way. Horford scored 4 key points down the stretch, while Santos hit the go-ahead layup with 28 seconds left to give the Warriors the lead for good.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Pat Spencer

A backup guard who scored a career-high 20 points, including 6 three-pointers, to lead the Warriors' comeback.

Gui Santos

A second-year forward who recorded a career-best 7 assists to go with 18 points in the win.

Dillon Brooks

The Suns' leading scorer with 24 points, but was held in check late as the Warriors rallied.

Al Horford

The veteran center scored 4 crucial points in the final minutes to help the Warriors complete the comeback.

Moses Moody

The second-year guard played a key role in the Warriors' defensive effort down the stretch.

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What they’re saying

“We must have confidence in our entire roster, not just the stars. Tonight showed the character of this team and the important contributions from everyone.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

What’s next

The Warriors will look to build on this momentum when they host the Lakers on Saturday, February 8th.

The takeaway

The Warriors' ability to rally behind an unlikely lineup and secure a signature win over the conference-leading Suns demonstrates the team's depth and resilience, which could prove crucial as they jockey for playoff position in the tight Western Conference race.