Coach Steve Kerr was so disgusted with the way the Warriors performed while being crushed at home Tuesday by the Philadelphia 76ers that he vowed there would be changes Thursday night in Phoenix.There were, and the Warriors were better – particularly when they had to be. It was enough for them to carve out a 101-97 win over the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center.Golden State (28-24) played an encouraging first half and led by 10 early in the third quarter, faded badly under the Suns’ defensive pressure in the second half before recovering to outscore Phoenix 25-7 over the final 9:16 to swipe the victory. DE'ANTHONY MELTON SHUTS THE DOOR DUBS WINNNNNN pic.twitter.com/YA1P9slbeQ — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 6, 2026 Five Warriors scored in double figures, led by Pat Spencer’s career-high 20 points. Gui Santos dropped 18 points, De’Anthony Melton 17, Gary Payton II had 15 and Al Horford 13.The Warriors played without Stephen Curry (right knee soreness), but the Suns were without Devin Booker (right ankle sprain) and Jalen Green (right hamstring).Here are three observations from perhaps...