Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in
Summary
Deni Avdija scored 41 points and led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 win over the Phoenix Suns in an NBA play-in game. This victory ended the Blazers’ four-year absence from the playoffs and earned them a spot in the Western Conference playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.Key Facts
- Deni Avdija scored 41 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and made 12 assists in the game.
- The Trail Blazers overcame an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win.
- Portland will face the No. 2 seed San Antonio Spurs in a best-of-seven playoff series starting Sunday.
- The Suns still have a chance to make the playoffs by winning a play-in game against either the Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Clippers.
- Jordan Goodwin made a late layup for the Suns but missed a crucial free throw.
- Portland’s Jerami Grant scored 16 points, including important three-pointers in the final minutes.
- LaMelo Ball helped the Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat 127-126 in overtime in a separate NBA play-in game.
- The Hornets will play the loser of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. eighth-place team matchup next.
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