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Curry, Warriors knocked out of NBA play-in tournament by Suns
TL;DR
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96, securing the eighth seed in the NBA playoffs. Jalen Green scored 36 points, leading the Suns to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
Key points
- Suns defeated Warriors 111-96
- Jalen Green scored 36 points
- Suns secured eighth seed in playoffs
- Suns will face Oklahoma City Thunder
- Warriors had 21 turnovers
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Jalen Green
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Jalen Green’s 36 points helped lift the Phoenix Suns into the playoffs with a 111-96 play-in win over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Friday.
The Suns earned the Western Conference’s eighth postseason seed. They will visit the defending champion and top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday to open a first-round series.
Phoenix scored 30 points off the Warriors’ 21 turnovers.
After Phoenix let a late lead slip away against the Portland Trail Blazers in the play-in opener, the Suns held on this time.
There was some late drama, though.
With the outcome already decided, Golden State’s Draymond Green fouled out with just more than a minute remaining. Warriors coach Steve Kerr shared a moment with Draymond Green and Stephen Curry, embracing both. The three were part of four NBA championship runs.
However, as action resumed, Draymond Green and the Suns’ Devin Booker began a heated discussion that carried on for several moments before the whistle blew and both players were issued a technical foul. Green was ejected.
Phoenix jumped out to a big lead with a 13-0 run after the Warriors scored the game’s first two points, then closed the quarter with eight consecutive points to lead 33-15.
Golden State’s 15 first-quarter points were their fewest in a quarter since scoring 14 in the fourth quarter on March 7 against the Thunder.
The Suns, who shot 52.4 percent in the first quarter, struggled in the second quarter as the Warriors roared back.
Phoenix was just 5 of 20 from the field in the second, and Golden State pulled within two on Curry’s free throws with 19.6 seconds remaining in the half.
As time ran down, Jalen Green elevated for a 3-pointer from the wing and drained it for the Suns’ first field goal in more than five minutes to give Phoenix a 50-45 lead at the break.
Golden State’s Brandin Podziemski scored 10 of his team-high 23 points in the second. He also led the Warriors with 10 rebounds.
The Suns used an 11-1 run – featuring two 3-pointers from Jalen Green – to regain control in the third quarter.
Booker finished with 20 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Phoenix’s Jordan Goodwin added 19 points, nine rebounds and six steals.
Curry recorded 17 points in the loss but was just 4 of 16 from the floor and 3 of 10 from 3-point range.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Suns vs. Warriors play-in game?
The final score was 111-96 in favor of the Phoenix Suns.
Who scored the most points in the Suns vs. Warriors game?
Jalen Green scored 36 points, leading the Phoenix Suns to victory.
What seed did the Suns secure in the NBA playoffs?
The Suns secured the eighth seed in the Western Conference for the NBA playoffs.
Who will the Suns face in the first round of the playoffs?
The Suns will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.
