The Golden State Warriors have secured the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs, while the Phoenix Suns are fighting for the No. 8 seed to get into the postseason.
Projected Starting Lineups
Golden State Warriors (61-13)
G Stephen Curry – 23.7 ppg, 7.8 apg, 2.1 spg
G Klay Thompson – 21.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg
F Harrison Barnes – 10.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg
F Draymond Green – 11.8 ppg, 8.1 rpg
C Andrew Bogut – 6.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg
Phoenix Suns (38-37)
G Eric Bledsoe – 17.2 ppg, 6.0 apg, 5.4 rpg
F P.J. Tucker – 9.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg
F Marcus Morris – 10.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg
F Markieff Morris – 15.5 ppg, 6.0 rpg
C Alex Len – 6.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg
What to watch for:
Will Golden State match Phoenix's intensity?
Golden State really doesn't have anything to play for in this game, while Phoenix is fighting for their playoff lives. The Suns are hoping to steal one agains the best team in the league to help their postseason chances, meaning they will be playing inspired basketball. If the Warriors don't come to play in this one, the Suns have a good chance to win.
Who steps up for Phoenix?
Golden State has the best offense in the NBA, so the Suns need to be able to put a lot of points on the board to have a chance in this one. Starting point guard Brandon Knight is listed as doubtful for tonight's game, and if he can't play, someone else is going to have to step up on the offensive end for Phoenix to be successful.
Prediction: Warriors win 98-92
Even if Golden State plays their starters conservatively, their bench is so good that they should still have the upper hand in this one, especially at home.
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