Warriors eliminated from playoffs

The defeat has sparked immediate speculation about the future of the Warriors' core players and coaching staff.

Stephen Curry, now 38, insisted he still has "multiple" seasons left in him, but Draymond Green's future remains uncertain following a late-game ejection.

Head coach Steve Kerr also hinted at an "expiration date" for his tenure, suggesting his run with the team might be nearing its conclusion.

Phoenix now moves on to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.