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Suns have ‘back against the wall’ in play-in

April 17, 2026 07:22 PM

NOTB previews the Phoenix Suns’ play-in game versus the Golden State Warriors, highlighting which matchups stand out and which team has the better chance of claiming the 8th seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

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