Portland Trail Blazers Secure Playoff Spot with Thrilling Win Over Phoenix Suns

The Trail Blazers secured the No 7 seed in the Western Conference after Deni Avdija scored 41 points, including a decisive three-pointer, to lead his team to a 114-110 win over the Suns. The Blazers will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Hornets edged out the Heat 127-126 in overtime, with LaMelo Ball scoring the winning layup. The Hornets will next play the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic matchup. The 2026 NBA playoffs begin on April 19, with four live games on Sky Sports, including the Trail Blazers' matchup against the Spurs.