The Golden State Warriors (5-3) fended off a late charge by the Phoenix Suns (1-4) to win 116-113 on Monday at Chase Center.

Collin Gillespie's potential game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer was well off.

Stephen Curry led all scorers with 34 points. Devin Booker had a team-high 24 points, but he fouled out when he was called for an offensive foul on De'Anthony Melton with 57.6 seconds to go.

Draymond Green was ejected in the third quarter after getting two technicals in the same sequence.

Here are three takeaways from the Warriors' fifth win in a row.

Bassey's Big Game Shouldn't Stop Dubs from Making Center Trade

Charles Bassey had the best game of his NBA career Monday, recording 19 points and eight rebounds in 23 minutes.

With Al Horford resting and Green ejected, the Warriors needed Bassey for the key moments, and he delivered.

There's no question that Bassey has earned more playing time moving forward.…