Charles Barkley makes damning Golden State Warriors assessment on NBA opening night - ‘Fourth best team in California’
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Updated 25/10/2023 at 10:14 GMT+1
Charles Barkley did not hold back in his assessment of the Golden State Warriors in their NBA opener against the Phoenix Suns. Speaking on TNT Sports' coverage of the match, Barkley was not impressed by the quality within their squad, and feels they have fallen behind the LA Lakers, LA Clippers and Sacramento Kings. It was not a good night for the Lakers either after they lost to Denver Nuggets.
Highlights: Phoenix Suns earn narrow victory over Golden State Warriors in NBA season opener
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Charles Barkley made a damning assessment of the Golden State Warriors as they lost 108-104 to Phoenix Suns in their NBA opener - the contest was live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
The Suns were leading by 15 points at half-time, and the former NBA player said just how far they had fallen behind California's other franchises.
He said: "The Lakers, Sacramento and if the Clippers are healthy, and that's a big if, the Warriors are the fourth best team just in California."
The Warriors rallied impressively in the third quarter after outscoring the Suns 40-19, but normal service was resumed when Jusuf Nurkic sealed the Arizona side victory with 10.3 seconds remaining.
Devin Booker was the star performer for the Suns with 32 points, eight assists, six rebounds and a steal, while Kevin Durant achieved a double-double consisting of 18 points and 10 rebounds.
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Highlights: NBA champions Denver Nuggets start season in style with 119-107 win over LA Lakers
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Steph Curry amassed 27 points for the Warriors, while Klay Thompson managed 15 on a tough night for the California outfit. Chris Paul scored 14 on his debut and claimed nine assists.
The Warriors will be looking to Curry this season, after his go-ahead 3-pointer with only 5.5 seconds remaining of their pre-season match against Sacramento Kings to seal a 116-115 win.
An all-California clash is up next for the Warriors when they face Sacramento Kings on October 27, while the Suns are back in action at the LA Lakers on October 26.
The Lakers had a disappointing night of their own after being beaten 119-107 by reigning champions Denver Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic starred on the night for the Nuggets with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists to claim the 106th triple-double in his career.
Jamal Murray claimed 21 points and six assists, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also impressed with his haul of 20 points.
LeBron James scored 21 points for the Lakers on 10-of-16 shooting, and Anthony Davis managed 17 points in the first half, but scored none in the second.
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