Green's 36 Powers Suns Into Playoffs Against Thunder
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PHOENIX — Jalen Green scored 36 points and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in the Western Conference play-in game Friday night, securing a playoff berth. The Suns controlled the tempo throughout the contest; Jordan Goodwin added 19 points and six steals while Devin Booker contributed 20.
Oklahoma City will host Game 1 on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., matching the No. 8-seed Suns against the defending champion Thunder. The Warriors' season ended with Stephen Curry limited to 17 points on 4-of-16 shooting; Devin Booker and Draymond Green were ejected late after exchanging technical fouls, and Phoenix advances to the first round.
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Timeline
- 1. Regular season concluded and Phoenix entered play-in position earlier this week.
- 2. Phoenix lost its earlier play-in matchup with Portland, then returned to the final play-in on Friday.
- 3. Friday night: Suns defeated Warriors 111-96; Jalen Green scored 36.
- 4. Warriors were eliminated; Stephen Curry held to 17 points on 4-of-16 shooting.
- 5. Phoenix earned the No. 8 seed and will face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday.
Why it matters
If you're a basketball fan, this is a thrilling time. Your team could be next to make a surprise run in the playoffs. The Suns' victory shows that anything can happen. Check the NBA schedule and don't miss the next game.
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