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Last updated: April 15, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Western Conference Seeding & Play-In Drama

The Blazers secured the No. 7 seed in the West after Deni Avdija erupted for 41 points, leading a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Suns 114-110. Meanwhile, Eastern Conference play-in action provided late-game chaos as the Hornets ousted the Heat in overtime; LaMelo Ball delivered the go-ahead basket with 4.7 seconds remaining before Miles Bridges blocked the final attempt at the buzzer. This dramatic finish was partially obscured, however, as the Amazon Prime Video feed cut out for nearly two minutes during the overtime period, forcing viewers to miss a key Hornets possession.

Off-Court Movements

In unrelated league news, global music icon J. Cole announced the conclusion of his brief professional basketball tenure in China, confirming his stint with the Chinese pro hoops team ended after just one appearance on the court Tuesday.