The most improbable Blazers season got its most improbable ending:
By Joe Freeman
Published on April 15, 2026.
The Portland Trail Blazers have secured their first playoff berth since 2021 with a 114-110 victory over the Phoenix Suns in an NBA play-in matchup. The Blazers, who entered the season with an over-under of 33.5 wins, secured the seventh seed in the West and will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. The game ended in a dramatic victory, with a late three-point play from Deni Avdija and a fourth-quarter rally from Jrue Holiday. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series will begin Sunday at 6 p.m.
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