“I remember what they did last year. … There’s a lesson in every situation,” said Draymond Green after the Golden State Warriors lost to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA play-in tournament.
The Suns won decisively, with a final score of 111-96. This victory secured them the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Jalen Green was the standout player for Phoenix, scoring an impressive 36 points. Devin Booker contributed another 20 points to help seal the win.
For Golden State, Stephen Curry managed to score only 17 points, while Brandin Podziemski led his team with 23 points. The loss marked the end of the Warriors’ season, despite their regular season success against the Suns, where they held a record of 3-1.
The game took place at Mortgage Matchup Center and tipped off at 7 p.m. MST. It was streamed exclusively on Prime Video, allowing fans to catch every moment of this crucial matchup.
Before this game, the Suns aimed to avoid becoming the first team to lose both play-in tournament games on their home floor. They had previously lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in another play-in game. Yet they managed to turn things around against a familiar foe.
“These guys want to be in those types of environments,” said Suns coach Jordan Ott about his team’s resilience and determination during high-pressure situations.
The Suns will now face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. This matchup promises to be exciting as both teams look to make a deep playoff run.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes to team rosters before their next games.
