The Golden State Warriors were delivered a gut punch both literally and figurately late in Thursday's heart-breaking 99-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns on the road.
Down 96-91 with just over 30 seconds remaining, Dillon Brooks opened the door for the Warriors with an unnecessary punch to Stephen Curry's mid-section well after the 2x MVP had unfurled a missed 3-point attempt.
Brooks was assessed a flagrant one foul and Curry calmly knocked down both free-throws, before Jimmy Butler quickly drilled a wing three to make it a five-point possession and suddenly tie the scores.
After Devin Booker gave the Suns back the lead with a mid-range jump-shot, Curry got back to the line and tied the scores again.