Warriors Clinch Win Over Suns; Rockets' Past Victory

The Golden State Warriors achieved a decisive 133-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns, with Stephen Curry scoring 25 points and Brandin Podziemski adding 22. This win places the Warriors in a three-way tie for the fourth seed in the Western Conference alongside the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns, on a seven-game losing streak, are near elimination from the playoff race, needing to win their final games while the Mavericks lose theirs to have a chance at the play-in tournament. Meanwhile, in a previous matchup, the Houston Rockets, led by Amen Thompson's stellar defense, defeated the Warriors 106-96, holding Curry to just three points. Thompson's performance included 14 points, six rebounds, six assists, and significant defensive contributions, earning him praise despite not being a favorite for the Defensive Player of the Year award.