The Suns maintained control for much of the game, leading by 5 at halftime and building a substantial 16-point lead in the third quarter. The victory was fueled by a dominant scoring performance from Jalen Green and a disruptive defensive effort. : Phoenix Suns 111, Golden State Warriors 96
The defeated the Golden State Warriors 111–96 on April 17, 2026, in a high-stakes NBA Play-In Tournament elimination game. With this victory, the Suns secured the 8th seed in the Western Conference playoffs, while the Warriors' season came to an end. Game Summary
: Phoenix advanced to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.
: Devin Booker and Draymond Green were both ejected late in the fourth quarter after multiple verbal altercations. Top Performers Jalen Green 36 points (14-20 FG, 8-14 3PT) Brandin Podziemski Devin Booker Jordan Goodwin 19 points, 9 rebounds, 6 steals Stephen Curry 17 points (4-16 FG)
Check out these highlights and analysis from the Suns' play-in victory over the Warriors:
