Portland Trail Blazers Secure NBA Playoff Berth with Thrilling Victory Over Phoenix Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers sealed their place in the playoffs with a dramatic comeback win over the Phoenix Suns, claiming the No 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Suns, who are now set to face either the Los Angeles Clippers or Golden State Warriors for a final chance to secure the No 8 seed, initially led by 11 points in the fourth quarter. However, the Trail Blazers rallied with Deni Avdija scoring 41 points, including a decisive three-pointer with 16.1 seconds left, to secure a 114-110 victory. In the Eastern Conference, the Charlotte Hornets progressed in the play-in tournament with a 127-126 overtime win against the Miami Heat, despite losing Bam Adebayo to injury early in the game. LaMelo Ball scored the winning layup with 4.7 seconds remaining to seal the Hornets' win. The 2026 NBA playoffs are set to begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games scheduled, including the Portland Trail Blazers facing the San Antonio Spurs.