Who scored 41 points in the Blazers vs. Suns play-in game?

Deni Avdija scored 41 points in the Blazers' victory over the Suns.

How did the Portland Trail Blazers secure the No. 7 seed?

The Portland Trail Blazers secured the No. 7 seed by defeating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA play-in tournament.

Who will the Portland Trail Blazers face in the playoffs?

The Portland Trail Blazers will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.

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Avdija's Heroics Power Blazers Past Suns in Play-In Thriller

15 Apr

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Summary

Deni Avdija scored 41 points in the victory.
Portland overcame an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit.
The Blazers secured the No. 7 seed for the playoffs.

Avdija's Heroics Power Blazers Past Suns in Play-In Thriller

Deni Avdija delivered a spectacular performance, scoring 41 points to guide the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrilling 114-110 win against the Phoenix Suns in the NBA play-in tournament on Tuesday night. The Blazers mounted an impressive comeback, overcoming an 11-point deficit in the final quarter.

Avdija's go-ahead 3-point play with just 16.1 seconds remaining proved to be the decisive moment. Despite a late layup from Jordan Goodwin that briefly gave the Suns a 110-109 lead, Avdija's decisive free throw secured Portland's victory. Matisse Thybulle's steal on an offensive rebound in the final seconds sealed the win for the Trail Blazers.