Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns — April 18, 2026
Phoenix’s elite defensive execution and balanced scoring attack eliminated Golden State from playoff contention with a decisive 111–96 victory on April 18, 2026. Jalen Green led the Suns with a dominant 36 points on 70.0% shooting (14-of-20) with 8 three-pointers on 57.1% accuracy. Jordan Goodwin added 19 points on 63.6% shooting (7-of-11) with 4 three-pointers on 57.1% accuracy, while shooting 83.0% true shooting. Golden State’s Brandin Podziemski responded with 23 points and 10 rebounds on 52.9% shooting (9-of-17) with 3 three-pointers. Stephen Curry struggled with 17 points on 25.0% shooting (4-of-16) from the field and 30.0% from three-point range (3-of-10), failing to provide the offensive efficiency Golden State needed. Phoenix’s 48.1% field goal shooting and 36.7% three-point accuracy proved superior to Golden State’s 44.6% and 33.3% respectively, with the Suns’ 59.3% effective field goal percentage dominating the Warriors’ 52.0%.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 33 | 17 | 28 | 33 | 111 |
| Golden State Warriors | 15 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 96 |
Phoenix Suns Key Stats
| Player | Pos | FG | 3P | FT | PTS | REB | AST | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | G | 14/20 | 8/14 | —/— | 36 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Jordan Goodwin | F | 7/11 | 4/7 | 1/1 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| Devin Booker | G | 5/12 | —/4 | 10/10 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| Oso Ighodaro | C | 4/6 | —/— | 2/2 | 10 | 6 | 1 | — |
Team Totals: 39-81 FG (48.1%), 18-49 3P (36.7%), 15-15 FT (100.0%), 39 REB (9 OFF), 23 AST, 14 STL, 4 BLK, 111 PTS
Golden State Warriors Key Stats
| Player | Pos | FG | 3P | FT | PTS | REB | AST | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | G | 9/17 | 3/5 | 2/3 | 23 | 10 | —/— | 1 |
| Stephen Curry | G | 4/16 | 3/10 | 6/6 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| De’Anthony Melton | G | 5/10 | 2/4 | 4/4 | 16 | 8 | 3 | —/— |
| Kristaps Porzingis | C | 3/5 | 2/3 | 3/4 | 11 | 1 | —/— | —/— |
Team Totals: 33-74 FG (44.6%), 11-33 3P (33.3%), 19-23 FT (82.6%), 49 REB (12 OFF), 22 AST, 5 STL, 0 BLK, 96 PTS
Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Game 7 — May 3, 2026
Detroit’s dominant second-quarter surge powered the Pistons to a series-clinching 116–94 victory over Orlando in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round on May 3, 2026. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with a playoff-high 32 points on 55.6% shooting (10-of-18) with 4 three-pointers on 66.7% accuracy and 12 assists, recording a double-double. Tobias Harris added 30 points on 61.1% shooting (11-of-18) with 5 three-pointers on 71.4% accuracy, recording a near-perfect shooting performance that exemplified Detroit’s offensive firepower. Paolo Banchero mounted a valiant effort for Orlando with 38 points on 56.0% shooting (14-of-25) with 4 three-pointers, but limited support from teammates proved insufficient. Detroit’s 51.2% field goal shooting and 48.5% three-point accuracy dominated Orlando’s 41.3% and 33.3% respectively, with the Pistons’ 61.3% effective field goal percentage showcasing elite offensive execution in elimination circumstances.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 20 | 40 | 23 | 33 | 116 |
| Orlando Magic | 22 | 27 | 15 | 30 | 94 |
Detroit Pistons Key Stats
| Player | Pos | FG | 3P | FT | PTS | REB | AST | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | G | 10/18 | 4/6 | 8/10 | 32 | 1 | 12 | —/— |
| Tobias Harris | F | 11/18 | 5/7 | 3/3 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Jalen Duren | C | 5/9 | —/— | 5/6 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| Daniss Jenkins | G | 5/8 | 4/5 | 2/2 | 16 | 3 | 5 | —/— |
Team Totals: 41-80 FG (51.2%), 16-33 3P (48.5%), 18-22 FT (81.8%), 51 REB (11 OFF), 30 AST, 9 STL, 6 BLK, 116 PTS
Orlando Magic Key Stats
| Player | Pos | FG | 3P | FT | PTS | REB | AST | STL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | F | 14/25 | 4/7 | 6/8 | 38 | 9 | 6 | —/— |
| Desmond Bane | G | 5/10 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | C | 3/7 | 1/4 | 6/8 | 13 | 5 | 2 | —/— |
| Anthony Black | G | 4/12 | —/4 | 3/4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Team Totals: 31-75 FG (41.3%), 10-30 3P (33.3%), 22-30 FT (73.3%), 46 REB (9 OFF), 18 AST, 11 STL, 7 BLK, 94 PTS
Key Takeaways
- Phoenix’s 111–96 playoff victory over Golden State showcased Jalen Green’s 36-point dominant offensive performance on elite 70.0% shooting, eliminating the Warriors from playoff contention with superior spacing and three-point execution.
- Detroit’s 116–94 Game 7 elimination victory over Orlando featured Cade Cunningham’s franchise-high 32 points with 12 assists and Tobias Harris’s near-perfect 30-point shooting display to secure the first-round series championship.
- Phoenix’s 18 three-pointers on 36.7% accuracy versus Golden State’s 11 three-pointers on 33.3% accuracy represented a 7-three-pointer swing directly impacting the Warriors’ playoff elimination.
- Detroit’s second-quarter surge (40 points) versus Orlando’s poor quarter (27 points) established a 13-point second-quarter differential that proved insurmountable despite Banchero’s 38-point effort.
- Golden State’s Stephen Curry recorded only 17 points on 25.0% shooting (4-of-16) with 3 three-pointers on 30.0% accuracy, marking the inefficiency that led to the Warriors’ playoff exit despite Podziemski’s double-double effort.
- Orlando’s Paolo Banchero scored 38 points on 56.0% shooting but received limited scoring support, with the next highest scorer being Desmond Bane’s 16 points, highlighting insufficient secondary scoring in elimination circumstances.
- Phoenix’s 59.3% effective field goal percentage versus Golden State’s 52.0% demonstrated shooting superiority that controlled the entire playoff matchup across all four quarters.
- Detroit’s 51.2% field goal shooting and 48.5% three-point accuracy (16-of-33) showcased elite offensive execution in Game 7, with balanced scoring from multiple contributors overwhelming Orlando’s single-star offense.
- Golden State’s 12 three-pointers on 33 attempts reflected continued reliance on perimeter shooting, yet Phoenix’s superior three-point spacing (18 of 49) proved more efficient in deciding the series outcome.
- Orlando’s 41.3% field goal shooting and 33.3% three-point accuracy (10-of-30) versus Detroit’s superior 51.2% and 48.5% shooting percentages determined the Game 7 elimination with clear offensive efficiency advantages.
