Suns whip Warriors to clinch No. 8 seed and first-round test vs. Thunder
Published on April 18, 2026.
The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in the NBA's play-in tournament, securing the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and will face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1. The Warriors' season is over. Golden State's Brandin Podziemski led with 23 points. The Suns' Devin Booker and Golden State’s Draymond Green were both ejected from the game late in the fourth quarter after exchanging heated words. The team avoided becoming the first team to lose both games on their home floor.
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