Jalen Green hits 8 3s, Suns beat Warriors to clinch playoffs
Arizona Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Jalen Green led the Phoenix Suns to a win over the Golden State Warriors, scoring 36 points on 20 shots with 70% shooting, including 8-for-14 from three-point range and a perfect 6-for-6 inside the arc.
- Green's timely shooting helped maintain the Suns' lead throughout the game, including key three-pointers that stifled Warriors' comeback attempts.
- Devin Booker contributed 19 points mainly through driving and free throws, while Jordan Goodwin added 19 points, nine rebounds, and six steals, helping the Suns secure the victory despite both Booker and Green being ejected late.
- Stephen Curry struggled against Goodwin's defense, finishing with 17 points on 4-of-16 shooting, while Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
- With the win, the Suns clinched the No. 8 seed in the NBA playoffs and will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a series starting Sunday, with Game 1 airing on ABC.
