The Golden State Warriors were in a tough position in the playoff race after suffering a 96-106 loss to the Rockets. However, they bounced back hard, delivering a commanding performance on this Tuesday night, crushing the Phoenix Suns 133-95. This massive 37-point victory keeps their playoff hopes alive.
The Suns lost their seventh straight game after this tough loss to the Golden State. They struggled without their star player, Kevin Durant, who missed his fourth game in a row due to an ankle injury. Devin Booker led the Suns with 21 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Warriors.
Stephen Curry scored 25 points, and rookie Brandin Podziemski added 22 points. The Warriors were ahead by 26 points at halftime, with Curry scoring 19 points before the break.
This win was important for the golden and blue in the close Western Conference playoff race, with five teams fighting for the top spots. The Warriors are now tied with the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies for the fourth to sixth positions.
Stephen Curry with 25 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST, 1 STL 1 BLK as the Warriors get the 133-95 WIN over the Suns 😤 pic.twitter.com/ttEjrjR1xg
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) April 9, 2025
With two easier games left against the Spurs and Trail Blazers, the Warriors are hoping to secure a top-six spot and avoid the play-in tournament.
The Suns, on the other hand, are on the brink of elimination from the postseason race. To secure the final play-in spot, they must win their remaining three games while the Dallas Mavericks lose their last three
Steve Kerr’s hilarious take on Warriors ignoring Curry
The funny moment Coach Steve Kerr is talking about happened during the Warriors’ game against the Phoenix Suns. Warriors guard Buddy Hield missed passing the ball to a wide-open Steph Curry.
"I want you guys to meet each other. Buddy, say hello to Steph. He's the greatest shooter in the world, wide open."
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 9, 2025
Steve Kerr mic'd up 😭 pic.twitter.com/UEoJBnoFWb
Coach Kerr couldn’t help but laugh and said, “Buddy, that’s Steph Curry. Steph, Buddy Hield. I want you guys to meet each other. Buddy, say hello to Steph. He’s the greatest shooter in the history of the world, wide open.”
