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- Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit AP News —
- Trail Blazers rally past Suns in NBA play-in tournament NY Post —
- Blazers ride Avdija's 41 over Suns, grab 7th seed ESPN —
- NBA Play-In Tournament winners and losers: Deni Avdija drives Blazers to playoffs, Kon Knueppel gets benched CBS Sports —
Deni Avdija Upset Suns
Avdija's performance included a go-ahead 3-point play with just 16 seconds remaining, capping a comeback from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit.
The Suns, led by Kevin Durant, were unable to respond in the final seconds and will now face a do-or-die game for the final playoff spot.
Portland's victory was described as a major upset, as the team had entered the tournament as significant underdogs.
The Blazers will now open a best-of-seven series against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.