Phoenix Suns Eliminate Warriors, Magic Thrash Hornets to Reach NBA Playoffs

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Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic booked the final NBA playoff spots with commanding play-in victories. Jalen Green starred with 36 points as Phoenix beat Golden State Warriors 111-96, ending their season despite Stephen Curry being restricted to 17 points.

The Suns will now face defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. In the East, Orlando Magic dominated Charlotte Hornets 121-90, powered by Paolo Banchero’s 25 points. LaMelo Ball’s 21-point third quarter wasn’t enough as Charlotte’s playoff hopes ended.

Orlando advance to face top seeds Detroit Pistons, marking their third consecutive playoff appearance with an emphatic performance.

Sahir Usman

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