Suns 110-114 Trail Blazers, NBA 2026: Deni Avdija Shines In Play-In Win For Visitors

The Portland Trail Blazers edged the Phoenix Suns 114-110 in the NBA 2026 Western Conference Play-In Tournament at PHX Arena on Tuesday. The Suns started the game brightly, leading after the first quarter in an otherwise tight encounter. Jalen Green starred for the hosts with 35 points, while Devin Booker added 22 points. However, the Trail Blazers turned the contest around in the fourth quarter. Deni Avdija, who finished with 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists, led the visitors' offence. Jerami Grant added back-to-back three-pointers in the final minutes to seal the win.

Updated on: 17 April 2026 1:35 pm

Published at: 17 April 2026 1:35 pm

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA 2026 play-in game-Royce O'Neale

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale, center, celebrate a 3-pointer against the Portland Trail Blazers with Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) and Suns' Collin Gillespie during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

1/9

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA 2026 play-in game-Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) as Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III and Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, right, look on during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

2/9

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) gets fouled by Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

3/9

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA 2026 play-in game-Ryan Dunn

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn, right, drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

4/9

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA 2026 play-in game- Jalen Green

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

5/9

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA 2026 play-in game-Dillon Brooks

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) goes after a loose ball as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) falls down during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

6/9

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) as Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) and Suns forward Oso Ighodaro, right, look on during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

7/9

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA 2026 play-in game-Jordan Goodwin

Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin, center, scores as Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33), Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) and Suns forward Royce O'Neale, right, look on during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

8/9

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA 2026 play-in game-

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green walks off the court after the Suns loss to the Portland Trail Blazers after an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin

9/9

Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA 2026 play-in game-Jerami Grant

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) shoots a 3-pointer over Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game, in Phoenix. | Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin