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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111–96 on April 17 at Footprint Center, with J. Green leading all scorers with 36 points while D. Booker added 20 in a dominant home performance. Phoenix's offense operated efficiently at 48.1 percent from the field and connected on 18 three-pointers, outpacing Golden State's 44.6 percent shooting and 11 made threes. The Suns' defense was suffocating, posting a 122.5 defensive rating compared to Golden State's 104.2 offensive rating, forcing the Warriors into 20 turnovers against just 12 for Phoenix. The game finished well below the Vegas total of 219.5 points, as both teams struggled to find rhythm in stretches; Golden State's disastrous first quarter—just 15 points—set an early deficit that proved insurmountable despite a 30-point second quarter. Phoenix's balanced attack included 23 assists and 14 steals, while B. Podziemski led the Warriors with 23 points in a losing effort. The Suns' defensive intensity and Green's scoring prowess position them as a formidable playoff threat moving forward.
