Chase Center buzzed tonight as Golden State Warriors nipped Phoenix Suns 118-115 in NBA Playoff Game 1. Steph Curry’s 34 points, 7 threes—including a 30-footer with 8 seconds left—stunned; 18,064 roared. Klay Thompson’s 22 off the bench sparked; Draymond’s 10 assists carved. Warriors’ 1-0 lead—West’s clash kicks off. NBA postseason—Curry’s magic.
Suns led by 12—Devin Booker’s 28 in 2nd quarter. Warriors’ 3rd-quarter 22-8 run—Curry’s step-back 3s—tied it. Kevin Durant’s 30 kept Phoenix close; Ayton’s 14 boards battled. Final minute—3 lead changes; Curry’s dagger won. Playoff heat—Golden State shines.
It’s not perfect—Warriors’ 15 turnovers; Poole’s passes sloppy. Suns’ bench scored 18—outworked late. Critics say Steph’s load’s heavy—34 points disagree. 9 million watched—ratings climb. Game 2 looms—series tight.
Curry’s 36—MVP talk? Booker’s 28—rival fights. San Fran cheered; Phoenix sulked. Warriors’ night—118-115.
