Brooks singled out the Warriors’ key figures he’d like to test: Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and head coach Steve Kerr. He stressed that those three have history with him, both this season and in years past.
In praising Curry, Brooks called him “one of the best players to ever do it” and described an elimination-game matchup against Golden State as a favorable test for Phoenix, noting the Warriors’ experience and battle-tested approach.
The winner of Warriors vs. Suns will advance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, while the loser’s season ends. The stakes are high, with a playoff spot on the line for Friday night’s winner.
Curry acknowledged the Suns’ high-powered offense and praised the play of Brooks and Devin Booker, saying Phoenix poses a difficult matchup. He noted the Suns’ ability to create off the dribble and anticipated a great atmosphere for the game.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said the game plan is ready to go and will be presented to the players, with a walk-through planned for Friday. Golden State holds a 3-1 regular-season edge over Phoenix, setting the stage for a tense, one-game showdown.
The Suns-Warriors play-in tipping off at 7 p.m. MST on Friday will be streamed on Prime Video, as the NBA playoff field expands with the ensuing day’s games. Brooks and Phoenix are primed for a high-stakes, high-emotion matchup.
