In Phoenix, Warriors get (suddenly) rare blowout win

PHOENIX — The exodus started with 9:50 on the game clock Monday night. With the Warriors well on their way to a 132-109 rout of Phoenix at Talking Stick Resort Arena, fans filed toward the exits in hopes of beating the New Year's Eve traffic. It was a welcome sight for a Golden State team that has struggled to dominate this season. In bullying the nine-win Suns, the Warriors finally looked the part of prohibitive championship favorites. Their collective powers — the switch-heavy defense, the cast of All-Stars, the skilled role players, the rapid tempo, the parade of passes — had taken a toll. "It was a solid effort tonight," Stephen Curry said.