Deni Avdija delivered a career night, scoring 41 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 114-110 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns and lock up the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
Portland trailed by 11 points in the fourth quarter before surging late, turning the game with a decisive rally to pull ahead and close out the victory. Avdija’s scoring punch fueled the turnaround as the Blazers found enough offense down the stretch to overcome the deficit.
Playoff positioning secured
The result clinched Portland’s spot as the West’s seventh seed, a significant step in the postseason picture that removes any uncertainty about where the Blazers will enter the playoffs. Phoenix, meanwhile, came up short despite holding a double-digit lead in the final period.
In a game that tightened late, Portland’s ability to respond under pressure — and Avdija’s standout performance — proved the difference as the Blazers finished the night with a four-point win.