Trail Blazers Secure NBA Playoff Spot with Thrilling Comeback Win

The Portland Trail Blazers have booked their place in the NBA playoffs after overcoming an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Phoenix Suns 114-110. Deni Avdija scored 41 points, including a crucial three-pointer with 16.1 seconds remaining, to lead the Blazers to a thrilling comeback win. The Trail Blazers will now face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs as the No 7 seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have advanced in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament after beating the Miami Heat 127-126 in overtime, with LaMelo Ball scoring the winning layup with 4.7 seconds left. The Hornets will next face the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers' meeting with the Orlando Magic. The 2026 NBA playoffs are set to begin on Sky Sports this Sunday, with four live games scheduled, including the Trail Blazers' matchup against the Spurs.