Are Suns in the playoffs? What Phoenix's Play-In win over Warriors means for NBA playoff bracket
Here's what's next for the Suns after Friday's win over the Warriors.
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Facing Stephen Curry with your season on the line isn't necessarily a situation where any team wants to find itself, but the Suns survived and advanced with a home win over the Warriors on Friday night. Phoenix quieted Golden State's inconsistent offense in the final game of the NBA Play-In Tournament, avoiding disaster after a loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday put its season on the brink. With Jalen Green red hot, the Suns are hoping their run is just getting started.
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Phoenix put itself in strong position by securing the No. 7 seed in the West in the regular season, earning two chances to advance to the playoffs. The Suns missed their first opportunity against Portland, but they took care of business in an elimination game against Golden State.