Trail Blazers Lead Suns in NBA Play-In Tournament Game
The Portland Trail Blazers are leading the Phoenix Suns in their NBA play-in tournament game. Portland is shooting 10-for-22 from three-point range, with Deni Avdija scoring 13 points to help build the lead.
The Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) are outplaying the Phoenix Suns (45-37) in their NBA play-in tournament matchup. Portland entered as 2.5-point underdogs but has taken control with hot three-point shooting.
The Trail Blazers are connecting on 10 of 22 three-point attempts. Forward Deni Avdija leads Portland with 13 points and a plus-14 rating. Center Donovan Clingan already has five rebounds. Jerami Grant hit a three-pointer that forced the Suns to call another timeout.
The play-in tournament determines the final playoff spots in each conference. The winner of this game becomes the 7th seed and faces the 2nd seed in the first round. The loser must play another elimination game for the 8th and final playoff spot.
This game started at 7 p.m. MST after the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets in overtime in the earlier play-in game.
The winner of this game gets the 7th seed in the NBA playoffs and avoids having to play another elimination game. This determines which team gets a better playoff position and home court advantage.
The game is still in progress. The winner advances as the 7th seed, while the loser faces another elimination game.
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