Booker, who logged 42 minutes, finished with 20 points, eight assists and six rebounds, shooting 5-for-12 while going 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. His performance helped fuel the Suns’ convincing win and set up a first‑round clash with Oklahoma City.
After the game, Booker downplayed the incident, saying, “Nothing, man. I’ve been there before, and I understand the situation… he’s a competitor. He loves the sport.” His comments reflected a focus on the game and the broader playoff push rather than the sidelines moment.
Green has long built a reputation for fiery exchanges with officials, a facet of his style that often spills into late-game moments. The confrontation added to a rivalry that has repeatedly tested the boundaries of on-court emotions and referee tolerances.
With the win, Phoenix advances to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, aligning a matchup that will bring a fresh challenge after a productive season for the Suns. Golden State’s season concludes with questions about how the roster and leadership will evolve in the aftermath of the Play-In defeat.
The Suns–Thunder series is scheduled to begin with a 3:30 PM ET tip in Oklahoma City, signaling the start of a new playoff push for Phoenix after advancing from the Play-In.
