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

The Portland Trail Blazers have clinched a playoff spot in the NBA after a stunning comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns, while the Charlotte Hornets advanced in the play-in tournament with an overtime win against the Miami Heat. The Trail Blazers' win, led by Deni Avdija's 41 points, secured them the No 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, where they will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. The Hornets, meanwhile, will next play the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic matchup. The Blazers' win came after they trailed by 11 points in the fourth quarter, but Avdija's go-ahead three-pointer with 16.1 seconds left helped them rally to a 114-110 win. In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets beat the Heat 127-126 in overtime, with LaMelo Ball scoring the winning layup with 4.7 seconds remaining. The Heat lost Bam Adebayo to injury early in the game, but still led before the Hornets rallied in the third quarter. The 2026 NBA playoffs begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games, including the Trail Blazers vs Spurs matchup.