Golden State Warriors eliminated as Suns stifle Curry to clinch No 8 seed

• Suns hold Curry to 17 in play-in elimination

• Green drops 36 to send Phoenix into playoffs

• Magic rout Hornets to book Pistons matchup

Jalen Green scored 36 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns locked down Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, winning 111-96 in the NBA’s play-in tournament Friday night.

The Suns took the No 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in Game 1. The Warriors’ season is over.