Trail Blazers Secure NBA Playoff Spot with Thrilling Comeback Win

The Portland Trail Blazers have booked their place in the NBA playoffs with a dramatic comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns, while the Charlotte Hornets advanced in the play-in tournament by edging out the Miami Heat in overtime. The Trail Blazers' win, led by Deni Avdija's 41 points, secured them the No 7 seed in the Western Conference and a first-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, the Hornets' LaMelo Ball scored the winning layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime to seal their spot in the next round of the play-in tournament. The Hornets will now face the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic matchup. The 2026 NBA playoffs are set to begin on April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports Action.