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Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates after a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
PHOENIX ā On a Friday night that demanded clarity, the Phoenix Suns delivered a victory, but maybe something more meaningful. Their play-in win over the Golden State Warriors wasnāt clean, wasnāt pretty, though it was driven by Jalen Green.
Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates a shot against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Green shot 14-for-20 for 36 points and was the major catalyst of the Sunsā run in the second half. The Warriors and the Western Conference itself havenāt had a full look at the Suns when all three stars are healthy over a long period of time. How Green can adapt into their plans could just give them an advantage like it did the Warriors on Friday night.
Jalen Green played a pivotal role in the Suns' victory over the Warriors, showcasing his skills with key plays.
The Suns' win boosts their momentum as they advance to face the Thunder in the next round of the playoffs.
The Phoenix Suns will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in their next game following the win over the Warriors.
The Suns will need to maintain their momentum and address any weaknesses exposed during their win against the Warriors to compete effectively against the Thunder.
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Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix guard Jalen Green (4) slam dunks the ball against the Warriors during the first half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks struggled to find rhythm, combining for inefficient shooting stretches that, in a typical postseason setting, spell elimination. Instead, the Suns found their answer in Jalen Green, who took over the gameās tempo and scoring burden when it mattered most. His ability to attack in isolation and push transition opportunities created just enough offensive lift to offset Booker and Greenās slow nights.
Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates after a slam dunk against the Warriors during the first half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
For Phoenix fans, the takeaway is bigger than one result. The Suns didnāt just win, they proved they can adapt in clutch situations against elite competition. That adaptability becomes critical as they face the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Against a deeper, more consistent opponent, Phoenix wonāt survive on resilience alone. Booker must recalibrate. Brooks must stabilize. Though Jalen Green must remain more than a complementary piece after Friday night. Momentum is real, but itās fragile. What Phoenix built Friday night isnāt dominance, itās belief. And in the postseason, belief can stretch playoff runs further.