The Portland Trail Blazers staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback, defeating the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in the NBA play-in tournament. Deni Avdija delivered a career-high 41 points, including the go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds remaining, securing the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Blazers rallied from an 11-point deficit to stun the Suns at home.

Portland's resilience proved crucial as they overcame a 93-83 deficit in the final quarter. Jerami Grant returned from injury to make a key 3-pointer, while Avdija's finger roll gave Portland a brief lead before his decisive play. For Phoenix, Jalen Green scored 35 points and Devin Booker added 22, but their late-game execution fell short against a determined Blazers squad.

The victory sends Portland to face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. Phoenix will host the winner of the Clippers-Warriors game, with the No. 8 seed taking on the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder and the loser eliminated. Avdija joined elite company as just the fifth player to score 40+ points in a play-in game, showcasing his growth from earlier in the season.