Deni Avdija delivered a standout performance against the Suns, scoring 41 points along with seven rebounds and 12 assists, guiding the Blazers to a crucial victory. The first-time All-Star’s relentless drive played a pivotal role in overcoming an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, securing Portland the seventh seed in the playoffs. The Blazers will now face San Antonio in the opening round, buoyed by Avdija’s star-powered finish.