Deni Avdija delivered a standout performance in Portland’s critical win over the Suns, recording 41 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds. His aggressive play down the stretch, including a decisive layup with 16.1 seconds left, was pivotal in erasing an 11-point deficit. This victory locks in the Blazers as the seventh seed, setting up a first-round matchup against San Antonio in the playoffs.