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Phoenix eliminates Golden State in the battle for the NBA playoffs

Orlando will meet the winner of the regular season in the conference Detroit Pistons

Apr 18, 2026 12:08 51

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Orlando and Phoenix won the last two quotas for the playoffs in the National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, BTA reported.

Orlando defeated Charlotte 121:90 and took the last eighth place in the Eastern Conference, while Phoenix prevailed over Golden State 111:96 and entered the elimination phase in the West.

Paolo Banquero scored 25 points for Orlando's success, and LaMelo Ball scored 23 for Charlotte. In the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, Orlando will meet the winner of the regular season in the conference Detroit Pistons.

Jaylen Green scored 36 points and Devin Booker added 20 for Phoenix's convincing success in the decisive play-in against Golden State.

The Phoenix players managed to neutralize Golden State star Steph Curry, who scored only 17 points. Brandon Podzemski was the most productive for the Warriors with 23 points.

"The Suns" took eighth place in the Western Conference and in the first round of the playoffs will meet the champion and number 1 seed in the West Oklahoma City.

Play-in tournament in the National Basketball Association:

Eastern Conference

Orlando - Charlotte - 121:90

Orlando qualified for the playoffs, where they will play Detroit

Western Conference

Phoenix - Golden State - 111:96

Phoenix qualified for the playoffs, where they will play Oklahoma