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Who was Suns’ X-factor in shutting down Stephen Curry in emphatic Play-In victory?

PHOENIX– It typically takes an entire team to shut down Stephen Curry. But it took one person on the Phoenix Suns to do the job: Jordan Goodwin. Although the Golden State Warriors’ point guard still had 17 points, he shot 25% from the field on 16 attempts while only connecting on three of his ten […] The post Who was Suns’ X-factor in shutting down Stephen Curry in emphatic Play-In victory? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Green reveals Stephen Curry’s Thunder advice after 36-point masterpiece vs. Warriors

PHOENIX– Idols become rivals, and Jalen Green and Stephen Curry have that dynamic. After the latter defeated the Phoenix Suns guard last season in the 2025 first round, there was retribution, so much so that Green had the last laugh following the 111-96 beatdown. Still, both men met after the game and shared an embrace. […] The post Jalen Green reveals Stephen Curry’s Thunder advice after 36-point masterpiece vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors Draft Lottery Odds After Play-In Exit — Can They Jump to No. 1?

The Golden State Warriors enter the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery with long odds yet recent history suggests anything can happen. The post Warriors Draft Lottery Odds After Play-In Exit — Can They Jump to No. 1? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors forward Draymond Green defends Kevin Durant after Suns make playoffs

The Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end, but Draymond Green’s remarks about Kevin Durant quickly became a central storyline. As the 2026 playoff picture took shape, attention shifted to Durant’s 2025 offseason departure from the Phoenix Suns and the team’s return to the postseason the following season without him. The veteran […] The post Warriors forward Draymond Green defends Kevin Durant after Suns make playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen Curry’s NBA Play-In Tournament record despite another Warriors disaster

The Golden State Warriors saw their 2025-26 season come to an end Friday night with a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, but Stephen Curry still added a notable milestone to his résumé. Despite the defeat, Curry became the all-time leading scorer in NBA Play-In Tournament history, according to NBA analyst […] The post Stephen Curry’s NBA Play-In Tournament record despite another Warriors disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their draft positioning become clearer Friday night after the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup. Phoenix’s victory clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and locked in a first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City, while also finalizing the lottery outlook […] The post Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Get Surprising Take From 3-Time NBA Champion Ahead of Rockets Series

The Lakers receive a surprising playoff outlook from three-time NBA champion ahead of their series vs the Rockets. The post Lakers Get Surprising Take From 3-Time NBA Champion Ahead of Rockets Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Devin Booker Gets Honest on Draymond Green Situation After Suns-Warriors

At the end of the final Western Conference NBA Play-In game on Friday, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green shared a moment, which led to double-ejections. For Green, getting in hot water with the referees isn’t anything out of the ordinary. The fact that he got a rise out […] The post Devin Booker Gets Honest on Draymond Green Situation After Suns-Warriors appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green goes full WWE heel mode after Scott Foster ejects him, Devin Booker

The Golden State Warriors saw their season end in frustration and, of course, spectacle. Draymond Green turned a routine ejection into a viral moment during a heated Play-In clash against the Phoenix Suns. With just over a minute left at Footprint Center, longtime NBA official Scott Foster assessed double technical fouls to Green and Devin […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green goes full WWE heel mode after Scott Foster ejects him, Devin Booker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Steve Kerr’s face-to-face message to Dillon Brooks had him feeling vindicated

PHOENIX– Dillon Brooks has talked about earning respect across the NBA since joining the Phoenix Suns. In a career season, Brooks helped reshape the Suns’ culture and advance them into the playoffs after defeating Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. The latter head coach has always expressed his feelings about Brooks, for better or […] The post Why Steve Kerr’s face-to-face message to Dillon Brooks had him feeling vindicated appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going

The Phoenix Suns enter the postseason with momentum, but Dillon Brooks’ intensity has already sparked headlines. His remarks about the Oklahoma City Thunder have added early tension to a first-round matchup set after Phoenix’s play-in victory. The Suns secured the No. 8 seed, clinching the final playoff spot in the West with a 111–96 win […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors losing to Suns locks in Bulls’ 1st-round pick from Blazers

The Chicago Bulls just received a quiet but massive boost to their rebuild. It came courtesy of chaos in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. With the Golden State Warriors recently falling 111-96 to the Phoenix Suns in a win-or-go-home clash, the final piece of a long-standing trade puzzle snapped into place. That result officially locked […] The post Warriors losing to Suns locks in Bulls’ 1st-round pick from Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steph Curry Sends Strong Encouragement to Phoenix’s Star Ahead of Playoffs Clash vs. OKC

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors bowed out of the 2025-2026 NBA season after falling to the Phoenix Suns in the play-in tournament.  Despite the loss, Curry still had encouraging words for Suns star Jalen Green, who erupted for 36 points on eight 3-point makes to lead the Suns past the Warriors and book […] The post Steph Curry Sends Strong Encouragement to Phoenix’s Star Ahead of Playoffs Clash vs. OKC appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green Drops Blunt Statement on Retirement

The Golden State Warriors season is over. Jalen Green scored 36 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 111-96 win at Mortgage Matchup Center on Friday night, ending Golden State’s playoff hopes and closing the book on a turbulent 2025-26 campaign.For Draymond Green, the final buzzer brought a question that has been hovering over […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Drops Blunt Statement on Retirement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dillon Brooks Earns $1 Million After Phoenix Suns Reach the Playoffs

Dillon Brooks has earned $1 million in bonuses as part of his contract with the Phoenix Suns after helping the team reach the NBA playoffs, ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported.  This comes following the Suns’ 111-96 win against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night to punch their ticket to the playoffs, where they will face […] The post Dillon Brooks Earns $1 Million After Phoenix Suns Reach the Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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