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Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) defends on a shot by Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Phoenix.

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Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit

Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit

Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in the NBA’s play-in tournament. Jordan Goodwin drove for a layup to give the Suns a 110-109 lead with 32 seconds left, but Avdija responded with a physical take to the rim, making a layup while getting fouled and made the free throw for a 112-110 lead. The Blazers advance to face the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.