Portland Trail Blazers Secure NBA Playoff Berth as Charlotte Hornets Advance in Play-in Tournament

The Portland Trail Blazers have booked their spot in the NBA playoffs with a thrilling comeback win over the Phoenix Suns, while the Charlotte Hornets have progressed in the play-in tournament with a nail-biting overtime victory against the Miami Heat. The Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija scored 41 points, including a decisive three-pointer, to seal a 114-110 win and secure the No 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Charlotte Hornets, meanwhile, edged the Miami Heat 127-126 in overtime, with LaMelo Ball scoring the winning layup with just 4.7 seconds remaining. The Hornets will now face the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers' meeting with the Orlando Magic, while the Trail Blazers will take on the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.