Booker, Durant Lead Suns Past Curry and Warriors 108–104 in Season Opener

Booker, Durant Lead Suns Past Curry and Warriors 108–104 in Season Opener
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gestures after making a 3-point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, on Oct. 24, 2023. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo
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SAN FRANCISCO—Kevin Durant greeted many of the people he knew so well during three sensational seasons with the Warriors, then hardly showed off his best shooting performance on a night the Golden State fans finally got to cheer him all these years later.

He still spoiled the home team’s opening night as the Phoenix Suns won the first matchup between the Pacific Division powerhouses.