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Apr 15, 2026, 12:57 AM ET<\/span><\/div>\n

PHOENIX — Deni Avdija<\/a> showed he has a little bit of the clutch gene in his initial foray into postseason basketball.<\/p>\n

The first-time All-Star followed a breakout regular season with a fantastic all-around performance in Tuesday’s NBA play-in tournament, scoring 41 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> over the Phoenix Suns<\/a> for a 114-110 win<\/a> to clinch the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.<\/p>\n

The Blazers are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021 after clawing back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. They’ll face the No. 2 seed San Antonio Spurs<\/a> in the first round.<\/p>\n

“It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me in my career so far,” Avdija said.<\/p>\n