Portland Trail Blazers Secure Playoff Berth with Thrilling Comeback Win

The Portland Trail Blazers sealed their place in the playoffs with a stunning comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns, while the Charlotte Hornets progressed in the play-in tournament following a nail-biting overtime win against the Miami Heat. The Trail Blazers' win secured them the No 7 seed in the Western Conference, setting up a first-round matchup against the No 2 seed San Antonio Spurs. Deni Avdija starred for the Blazers, scoring 41 points, including a crucial three-pointer with 16.1 seconds remaining, as they rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to claim a 114-110 victory. In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets will face the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers' meeting with the Orlando Magic after their 127-126 overtime triumph over the Heat, with LaMelo Ball scoring the winning layup with 4.7 seconds left. The 2026 NBA playoffs will begin on April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports Action, and will continue with the Western Conference Finals from May 20.