Suns end Warriors' season, await No. 1 Thunder
SkimNews Take
The Suns' victory highlights the increasing impact of individual player performance in play-in games, where a single star's exceptional night can decisively shift a team's postseason trajectory.
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- Phoenix Suns locked the No. 8 seed with a 111‑96 win over the Warriors, securing a first‑round series against defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Jalen Green poured in 36 points, 8‑of‑14 from three, leading the Suns' offense while Stephen Curry struggled, 17 points on 4‑of‑16 shooting.
- Devin Booker and Draymond Green were ejected after technical fouls, highlighting the game’s intensity.
- Golden State Warriors face an offseason crossroads; CBS Sports notes the Curry era is fading and outlines three possible routes back to contention.
Why it matters: The Suns advance to the Western Conference playoffs as the No. 8 seed, while the Warriors' season ends.
