The Golden State Warriors, despite a name that most fans would consider to be a strong contender in the past few years, have gone through this season in an up-and-down trend.

The Golden State Warriors currently sit 11th in the Western Confernce with the trade deadline fast approaching

Beyond Curry’s quiet night, the game was decided in the paint. Phoenix got whatever it wanted in the lane, while the Warriors’ season-long struggles at finishing persisted. The Suns outscored the Warriors in the paint 56 to 36 and shot 16-for-17 at the rim compared to Golden State’s 9-for-22 at the cup.