Portland Trail Blazers Secure Playoff Spot with Thrilling Win Over Phoenix Suns

The Trail Blazers came from behind to beat the Suns 114-110, with Deni Avdija scoring 41 points, including a crucial three-pointer in the final seconds. The win earned the Trail Blazers the No 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, where they will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. The Suns will now play the winner of the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors for a chance to secure the No 8 seed. In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets defeated the Heat 127-126 in overtime, with LaMelo Ball scoring the winning layup. The Hornets will next play the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic matchup. The 2026 NBA playoffs are set to begin on April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports Action.