NBA Play-In: Suns eliminate Warriors

The Warriors' defeat has sparked immediate questions about the future of their dynasty and head coach Steve Kerr, who acknowledged that his tenure may have an 'expiration date.' Phoenix now advances to face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic routed the Charlotte Hornets to set up a series against the Detroit Pistons.

The NBA playoffs officially begin Saturday with a full slate of four games.