Deni Avdija Drives Blazers to Playoffs

Avdija's dominant performance included a critical go-ahead three-point play in the final seconds, capping an 11-point fourth-quarter rally.

The Suns, led by Kevin Durant, struggled to contain Avdija's versatility as the Blazers' defense tightened in the closing minutes.

Portland will now face the No. 2 seed San Antonio Spurs in a best-of-seven first-round series starting Sunday.

The victory marks a significant milestone for the Blazers' young core and validates the team's aggressive moves at the trade deadline.