Suns Defeat Warriors; Green Sparks Playoff Return Friday
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Phoenix — The Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 Friday night at Mortgage Matchup Center as Jalen Green scored 36 and Devin Booker added 20 to secure the Western Conference play-in victory. Jordan Goodwin contributed 19 points, nine rebounds and six steals; the single-elimination result eliminated Golden State and finalized the No. 8 seed.
Phoenix advances to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round beginning Sunday in Oklahoma City, with Game 1 scheduled soon after the play-in. Stephen Curry was held to 17 points on 4-of-16 shooting, Brandin Podziemski led Golden State with 23 in defeat, and the Suns shift immediately into playoff preparation and scouting reports.
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Timeline
- 1. Wednesday night: Golden State completed a comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the play-in to advance.
- 2. Friday: Warriors traveled to Phoenix for the final Western Conference play-in game against the Suns.
- 3. Friday night: Phoenix defeated Golden State 111-96; Jalen Green scored 36 points.
- 4. Friday night: Jordan Goodwin added 19 points, nine rebounds and six steals; Stephen Curry finished with 17 points on 4-for-16 shooting.
- 5. Sunday: Phoenix will face No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.
Why it matters
This game's outcome impacts your viewing schedule. If you're a basketball fan, especially of the Suns or Thunder, it's time to clear your Sunday for the first round of playoffs. Even if you're not, the high-stakes drama of playoff basketball is worth tuning in for.
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