Green scores 36 points, Suns lock down Warriors, Curry in 111-96 win in NBA's play-in tourney
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Key Points:
- Jalen Green led the Phoenix Suns with 36 points, helping them secure a 111-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA play-in tournament.
- The Suns earned the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 on Sunday.
- Devin Booker added 20 points, and the Suns effectively limited Stephen Curry, who scored 17 points on poor shooting (4-of-16).
- Both Booker and Draymond Green were ejected late in the game after receiving two technical fouls each following an exchange of words.
- The Warriors, who fought back from a large deficit, saw their season end with this loss, while the Suns avoided becoming the first team to lose both play-in games at home since the format began in 2021.
