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Deni Avdija scored 41 points to go with 12 assists and seven rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers' 114-110 win at the Phoenix Suns to clinch the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. The Blazers hadn't reached the playoffs since 2021 when they were eliminated in the first round by the Denver Nuggets in six games. Avdija struggled in the second half of the regular season, but he showcased why he was an All-Star for the first time in his career with a playoff spot on the line. "It's ...

What happened in two snapshots in the NBA Play-In on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

With the Suns' season on the verge of coming to and end, we explore how Phoenix can revitalize its core and become a real playoff contender next season.

Doubt has followed Deni Avdija for much of his NBA career. When the Israeli forward was selected inside the top-10 of the 2020 NBA Draft, plenty of fans expressed concern over his scant production and inexperience. When he posted modest numbers on the Washington Wizards, many wrote him off as a background player who would […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija breaks down shot that doomed Suns in play-in clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija scored 41 points on Tuesday as Portland held on to win a back-and-forth contest over the Suns by a score of 114-110. The victory clinched the Blazers’ first playoff berth since 2021, locking them into the No. 7 seed and lining up a first-round matchup against the No. 2 Spurs. […]

Deni Avdija scored 41 points to help the Blazers erase an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter and top the Suns 114-110 and secure the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

Deni Avdija may not be the perfect superstar, but he did prove on Tuesday night that he has the mental fortitude to show up in big moments for the Portland Trail Blazers. With a spot in the 2026 NBA playoffs on the line, Avdija took over for the Blazers and powered them past the Phoenix […] The post Blazers’ Jrue Holiday gives Deni Avdija his flowers over clutch shot vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The second potential opponent is set.

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The Portland Trail Blazers got the job done in the clutch to sneak past the Phoenix Suns 114-110 thanks to big-time performances from their key players.

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The Phoenix Suns will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night in a game where the winner cements their place in the 2026 NBA Playoffs while the loser has to fight one last time to secure their spot.

Here’s what’s on my mind heading into tonight.

The NBA postseason has arrived. Phoenix and Portland play Tuesday night to decide the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. On Wednesday, Orlando goes to Philadelphia to decide the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, followed by an elimination game between Golden State and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and first-round matchups.

The Suns were the epitome of average according to the numbers, but this season was anything but average for fans.