Suns vs. Warriors Recap: Curry Scores 34 as Five Plays Cash

Golden State beat Phoenix 116-113 on Monday night. The Suns jumped out 31-19 in the first quarter and led 57-51 at the half, with a largest lead of 17. The Warriors answered with a 42-36 third quarter to tie it 93-93 going into the fourth, then took the final period 23-20. Stephen Curry scored 34. Five DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game: Curry, Brandin Podziemski, the Warriors team total, Devin Booker and Jalen Green.

What cashed

ALT: Stephen Curry 20+ points (-430 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Curry cleared 20+ points in all 5 games this season, averaging 29.2. - What happened: He scored 34 on 9-of-21 shooting, 5-of-13 from three and 11-of-12 at the line in 33 minutes. It cleared by 14.5. - Worth watching: Twelve free throw attempts on top of 13 three-point tries make for a deep scoring floor. At this price it fits as a parlay leg.

ALT: Brandin Podziemski 16+ points (-102 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Podziemski cleared 16+ points in 8 of his last 10 and 15 of his last 20. The -102 price implied about 50% against roughly 74%. - What happened: He scored 20 on 7-of-15 shooting with three threes in 33 minutes, clearing by 4.5. - Worth watching: Near even money on a line he clears most nights is the kind of price worth checking again.

ALT: Warriors over 107.5 points (-310 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: DraftKings had Golden State at about 115. The Warriors had scored 108+ in 8 of their last 10 and 7 of 8 at home, averaging 115.5. - What happened: Golden State scored 116, clearing by 8.5. The 42-point third quarter did most of the work, and the Warriors went 31-of-37 at the line. - Worth watching: They shot 31% from three and still got there, which shows how free throws can carry a team total.

Devin Booker 20+ points (-273 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Booker had 20+ points in 9 of his last 10, 4 of his last 5 and 3 of 4 this season. - What happened: He scored 26 on 8-of-18 shooting and went 8-of-8 at the line in 35 minutes, clearing by 6.5. - Worth watching: Eight free throw attempts give his points a steady base.

ALT: Jalen Green 25+ points + rebounds + assists (+150 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Green cleared 25+ PRA in 6 of his last 10 and 14 of his last 20. At +150, about 40% implied against roughly 63%, this was a long shot that landed. - What happened: He had 11 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in 36 minutes for 27 PRA, 2.5 clear. - Worth watching: Rebounds and assists carried this one, which is why PRA holds up better than his points alone.

How the game played out

Phoenix led for 71 percent of the game, but Golden State went 31-of-37 at the line against 22-of-30 for the Suns. Charles Bassey gave the Warriors 19 points and 8 rebounds off the bench, and Georges Niang added 13 on 5-of-6 shooting. Miles Bridges scored 21 for Phoenix.

Trends to watch

• Curry and Booker combined for 20 free throw attempts. Players who get to the line this often keep a higher scoring floor.
• Green played 36 minutes with 8 assists. That workload keeps his combo lines worth a look.
• Golden State shot 37 free throws. Whistle-heavy games are worth noting before backing a team total.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. See our guides on team totals, alt lines and implied probability, or visit the NBA hub.