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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.

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Phoenix Suns listed as slight favorites heading into must-win matchup vs Warriors

The margin between survival and elimination in the NBA Play-In Tournament is razor-thin. For the Phoenix Suns, that margin now comes with expectation. Matched up against the Golden State Warriors for the final No.

Jordan Ott News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 16

Are the Phoenix Suns overthinking their “playoff” rotation?

Look, I’m not here to tell Jordan Ott how to do his job. He’s in the building every day, around the guys, diving into film like no one else. He is a sicko.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / April 16

Fans excited to see Dillon Brooks vs. Draymond Green clash as Suns host Warriors in play-in

PHOENIX — Friday’s game between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors won’t just be about who advances to the NBA playoffs, but also about the individual matchups that could define the tone of the game.

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The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 16

Can Suns’ Devin Booker reclaim superstar form against Warriors?

There’s a difference between great players and defining superstars in the NBA. For Devin Booker, Friday night isn’t just another elimination game; it’s a referendum.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / April 16

Devin Booker’s history in elimination games keeps doubt lingering in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Devin Booker is one of the league’s best scorers, but how he shows up in elimination games is still a real question — and it’s becoming a louder one each postseason.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 16

Suns on Brink of Unwanted Postseason History vs. Warriors

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns move into Friday's battle against the Golden State Warriors with some potential history to be made. Unfortunately. After collapsing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, the Suns now face a win or go home scenario with the Golden State Warriors coming to town on Friday.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 16

3 Phoenix Suns who exceeded their expectations

With the Suns exceeding most people’s preseason expectations, we saw many guys shine when they were not expected to. This was all led by new head coach Jordan Ott, who took the team and changed the narrative.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 16

Suns to play Warriors for the Western Conference 8th seed

It all comes down to one game on Friday, one opportunity to keep the season alive. After falling to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns are now fighting for their postseason lives.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 16

Suns Will Face Warriors, Stephen Curry for Final Playoff Spot

The Phoenix Suns' opponent for Friday night's final play-in matchup has been revealed. After a surprise comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers tonight, the No.

Deni Avdija News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 15

Deni Avdija’s breakout night exposed the Suns’ biggest structural flaw

The Play-In game against the Portland Trail Blazers was a tough loss, but was it unexpected? All of us Suns fans were optimistic going into the game and the Suns definitely could have won.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15

Suns' play-in loss highlights worrying Devin Booker trend

The Phoenix Suns dropped their play-in game to the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night in part because Portland made almost twice as many three-point shots. The 114-110 loss forced the Suns into an elimination game on Friday and exposed an issue with the team's biggest star.

Deni Avdija's monster effort lifts Trail Blazers to play-in win, seven seed

Deni Avdija cements star status with phenomenal play-in performance

Deni Avdija responds to the 'foul-baiting' accusations

Bulls are the less-heralded winners of first play-in night

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / April 15

Suns fans aren’t letting Devin Booker off the hook for Play-In loss after late collapse

PHOENIX — Frustration quickly took over social media after the Phoenix Suns’ 114-110 Play-In loss, with fans pointing to not only a team-wide collapse, but also Devin Booker fading down the stretch.

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Jalen Green News / Burn City Sports / April 15

Suns’ Jalen Green has strong complaint about officiating in Blazers Play-In loss

Tuesday’s 114-110 Play-In loss was a tough one to swallow for the Phoenix Suns. The franchise was up double digits in the fourth quarter but couldn’t stop All-Star Deni Avdija, who scored 14 of his 41 points in the final frame.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 15

The Suns’ one simple mistake led to Play-In loss to Blazers

The Phoenix Suns were up double digits with under seven minutes to go against the Portland Trail Blazers in the Play-In game. Phoenix just needed to survive the final stretch to secure its spot in the postseason, but as the lead shrunk, head coach Jordan Ott to try and get experimental with the lineup.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / April 15

Devin Booker acknowledges Phoenix Suns’ late-game woes and how to fix them

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are running out of time to fix a problem that has quietly defined the last stretch of their season: finishing games. It’s no longer just an issue, but a season-defining attribute — something star Devin Booker knows all too well.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 15

Suns Blew Near 100% Win Probability vs Trail Blazers

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns now enter win or go home territory following their Tuesday night loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, a win that felt nearly impossible to fumble before the Suns made it happen.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 15

Suns Coach Sends Message After Play-In Collapse

PHOENIX — The dust is slowly settling on the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center, which will play host to another NBA play-in tournament game on Friday as the Suns await the winner of the Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors battle.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

4 Suns most to blame for Play-In loss to Blazers

The Phoenix Suns didn’t just lose a basketball game. They watched their Playoff hopes slowly slip through their fingers in real time. In a Play-In clash that demanded poise, execution, and composure, Phoenix instead delivered a sequence of unraveling mistakes that turned control into chaos.

Deni Avdija News / Yardbarker / April 15

Deni Avdija's monster effort lifts Trail Blazers to play-in win, seven seed

Even after he made his first All-Star appearance this season, many NBA fans aren't familiar with Deni Avdija. After he carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a play-in win, that should no longer be the case.

Deni Avdija responds to the 'foul-baiting' accusations

Heat lose to Hornets without Bam Adebayo after potentially dirty LaMelo Ball play

Watch: Ball pulls a dirty move on Adebayo during play-in game

Erik Spoelstra hammers Ball for 'dangerous play' that injured Adebayo

Miles Bridges, Ball lead Hornets to wild play-in win over Heat

Heat star reacts to his sister getting drafted by the Chicago Sky