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Suns Clinch No.7 Seed Amid Injuries And Rest

PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2026, 2:39 AM ET

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PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 37 points as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112-107 on Wednesday, clinching the Western Conference No. 7 seed and securing home advantage in the NBA play-in tournament scheduled for this coming week. The win leaves Phoenix positioned to host a play-in game and prompted plans to rest starters for upcoming road matchups on Friday and Sunday; Jalen Green left Wednesday’s game with a reported right knee issue, and Jordan Goodwin exited with a left ankle concern.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Training camp: Jalen Green suffered a hamstring issue, beginning his season-long availability problems.
Through March: Green played only 12 games due to multiple hamstring setbacks.
Wednesday night: Suns beat Mavericks 112-107; Booker scored 37 and Phoenix clinched the No. 7 seed.
During that game: Jalen Green left after four minutes with a right knee complaint; Jordan Goodwin exited with a left ankle issue.
Following the win: Coaching staff indicated plans to rest key players for upcoming road games and the play-in tournament.

News Intelligence

The Suns' victory and their secured home advantage could mean exciting times ahead for fans. If you're a Suns supporter, keep an eye on the NBA play-in tournament. But remember, key players may be rested due to injuries.

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Who Benefited

The Phoenix Suns organization benefited by securing home play-in advantage, preserving postseason opportunity and permitting coaching staff to manage minutes and rest ahead of the tournament.

Who Impacted

Injured players, notably Jalen Green and Jordan Goodwin, and the Suns' depth suffered immediate setbacks that may affect availability and rotation in the short term.

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Who Benefited

The Phoenix Suns organization benefited by securing home play-in advantage, preserving postseason opportunity and permitting coaching staff to manage minutes and rest ahead of the tournament.

Who Impacted

Injured players, notably Jalen Green and Jordan Goodwin, and the Suns' depth suffered immediate setbacks that may affect availability and rotation in the short term.