Deni Avdija Leads Blazers to Playoffs

Portland clawed back from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit, with Avdija hitting a go-ahead three-point play with just 16 seconds remaining.

The Blazers now secure the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round.

Phoenix, despite a strong performance from their stars, will have one more chance to qualify in a do-or-die game.

Avdija's dominant performance is being hailed as a turning point for the franchise's young core.