Suns Battle Warriors, Stephen Curry for Last Playoff Spot
The Phoenix Suns will host the Golden State Warriors on Friday in the final play-in game. Golden State advanced after a comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
How Golden State advanced
The Warriors erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Stephen Curry scored 35 points in that victory.
Golden State connected on 19 of 41 three-pointers, a 46 percent mark from deep. The win sent the No. 10 Warriors to Phoenix for Friday.
Season context for the Warriors
The Warriors finished the regular season 37-45. They went 9-18 between Feb. 3 and April 2 without Curry available.
Curry missed 27 games with a knee issue this season. Golden State won the regular-season series over Phoenix, 3-1.
The teams last met on Feb. 5. The Warriors rallied from 14 points down in that game, which ended 101-97.
Challenges for Phoenix
Phoenix lost to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The Suns surrendered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead in that defeat.
The loss put Phoenix into the play-in position. The Suns now must regroup quickly to preserve homecourt advantage.
Coach Jordan Ott said the team’s immediate goal is clear. He urged players to learn fast and prepare for Friday.
What’s at stake
The winner will face the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. Homecourt returns to Phoenix for the play-in game.
Tipoff is scheduled shortly after 7:00 p.m. MST on Prime Video. Fans will see Suns Battle Warriors, Stephen Curry for Last Playoff Spot.
Key factors to watch
- Golden State’s playoff experience and Curry’s scoring prowess.
- Phoenix’s ability to fix late-game lapses and lean on new additions.
- Three-point shooting and defensive adjustments in crunch time.
Filmogaz.com will provide full coverage and analysis ahead of Friday’s matchup. Expect continuous updates through game time.
