Phoenix Suns eliminated Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, to secure the final playoff spot in the Western Conference after a convincing 111–96 victory in the play-in tournament.
Phoenix took control early in the game and maintained their dominance, capitalizing on turnovers and converting them into crucial points to stay ahead throughout the contest.
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The Suns were inspired by a standout performance from Jalen Green, who led the scoring, while key contributions from teammates including Devin Booker and Jordan Goodwin helped seal the win.
Golden State struggled offensively, with Curry enduring a difficult shooting night, as the team failed to recover from a slow start and mounting errors.
The victory secured Phoenix the eighth seed in the playoffs and set up a first-round clash against defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder.
For the Warriors, the defeat marked the end of their season, raising questions about the team’s future after another disappointing playoff miss.
