Phoenix Suns G League team opens playoffs against Santa Cruz Warriors on ESPNU
The Phoenix Suns' G League team, Valley Suns, opens the G League playoffs on April 1, 2025, at the Santa Cruz Warriors on ESPNU.
In their inaugural season, the Valley Suns (20-14) are a fifth seed in the West, while the Warriors (20-14) are a fourth seed. Santa Cruz is Golden State's G League team.
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The winner will play at the No. 1 seed Stockton Kings (22-14) on Thursday on ESPNU. The Kings are Sacramento's G League team coached by former Suns assistant Quinton Crawford.
The first three rounds are single elimination. The conference finals are on April 6 on ESPNU. The G League finals are a best-of-3 series that begins April 8.
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