
Suns end Warriors' season, await No. 1 Thunder
Suns end Warriors' season with 111-96 win, set to face Thunder
The Phoenix Suns secured a playoff spot by defeating the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament. This victory comes after a critical loss to the Trail Blazers, keeping their season alive.
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Facing Stephen Curry with your season on the line isn't necessarily a situation where any team wants to find itself, but the Suns survived and advanced with a home win over the Warriors on Friday night.
Phoenix quieted Golden State's inconsistent offense in the final game of the NBA Play-In Tournament, avoiding disaster after a loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday put its season on the brink.
With Jalen Green red hot, the Suns are hoping their run is just getting started.
Here's what you need to know about the path forward for the Suns after their win.
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The Suns clinched a playoff berth with Friday's win over the Warriors.
Phoenix put itself in strong position by securing the No. 7 seed in the West in the regular season, earning two chances to advance to the playoffs. The Suns missed their first opportunity against Portland, but they took care of business in an elimination game against Golden State.
The Suns qualified for the playoffs by winning against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
The Suns' win over the Warriors ensures their advancement to the playoffs, providing them with a chance to continue their postseason run.
Jalen Green was a standout player for the Suns, contributing significantly to their victory over the Warriors.

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Despite being the No. 7 seed at the end of the regular season, the Suns will be the No. 8 seed in the West and face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. Taking down the defending champions will be a massive challenge for the Suns, but they are once again high on confidence after a strong showing Friday.
Here's what you need to know about when the Suns will play again.
It will be a quick turnaround for the Suns, as they play Game 1 on Sunday afternoon in Oklahoma City against the Thunder.
Phoenix will be able to breathe a bit after Game 1, as Game 2 won't be until Wednesday night. Still, the Suns might be running on adrenaline when they face a locked and loaded Thunder squad about 39 hours after their win over the Warriors.
The Suns missed their chance at the No. 7 seed in the West by losing to the Trail Blazers, but they are now locked into a playoff spot and will face the tall task of trying to dethrone the reigning champion Thunder in the first round.