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Suns Hope to Avoid Unfortunate History in Play-in Finale vs. Warriors ...
The winner advances to the Western Conference playoffs as the No. 8 seed, while the loser is eliminated.
- On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Phoenix Suns host the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center in an NBA Play-In Tournament game for the Western Conference No. 8 seed.
- Phoenix enters after falling to the Portland Trail Blazers, while the Warriors arrive following a 126-121 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.
- BetMGM Sportsbook lists Phoenix as a 2.5-point favorite with a 57% win probability, while simulations give Golden State a 43% chance at victory.
- Victory secures a first-round playoff series against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beginning on Sunday; the loser's 2026 season ends immediately.
- This marks the Suns' first play-in appearance, and they aim to avoid becoming the first No. 7 seed to miss the playoffs since the format began five years ago. Steph Curry brings championship experience to the Warriors.
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Phoenix and Golden State square off for play-in game - The Morning Sun
Golden State Warriors (37-45, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (45-37, seventh in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Suns -3.5; over/under is 219.5 PLAY-IN GAME: The Suns and Warriors square off to decide the eighth seed in the Western Conference. BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns host the Golden State Warriors for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament. The winner earns the eighth seed in the Western Conference …
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Suns hope to avoid unfortunate history in play-in finale vs. Warriors
After letting a chance at advancing out of the NBA play-in tournament slip away Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns will look to bounce back in an elimination game Friday.
·Clayton, United States
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