Jalen Green Drops 36 Points to Clinch Suns' Playoff Berth in Play-In Win

Jalen Green delivered a dominant 36-point performance (14-20 FG, 8-14 3Pt) to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 111-96 Play-In victory over the Golden State Warriors, securing the Western Conference's No. 8 seed. The 24-year-old guard added six rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and two steals in 40 minutes of action. After an injury-plagued season, Green's pivotal play sets up a first-round matchup against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, with Game 1 scheduled for Sunday.