This Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns match player stats breakdown starts with the short answer: the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 114–110 on April 14, 2026, in the NBA Play-In Tournament (7th vs 8th place). Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including the go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — as Portland erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit in Phoenix.
Final Score and Game Info
- Final: Portland Trail Blazers 114, Phoenix Suns 110
- When: April 14, 2026 — NBA Play-In Tournament (7th vs 8th)
- Where: Phoenix, AZ
- Records: Blazers 42–40, Suns 45–37
- Quarters: POR 31–34–18–31; PHX 33–29–20–28
How Portland Won: The Fourth-Quarter Comeback
Phoenix led by 11 in the fourth quarter and looked in control. Then Deni Avdija took over — 41 points on 15-of-22 shooting, capped by a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds remaining. Portland closed the game on a run to steal a 114–110 road win and keep its postseason alive.
The numbers behind the comeback tell the story. Portland trailed for much of the night — Phoenix led 48% of the game — but the Blazers dominated the fourth quarter when it mattered most. Avdija’s 12 assists meant he either scored or created the bulk of Portland’s offense, a true superstar carry job. Donovan Clingan’s 6 offensive rebounds gave the Blazers crucial second chances, and Portland’s 42–38 edge on the glass offset Phoenix’s superior shooting (49% from the field). It was a team win built around one unforgettable individual performance.
Trail Blazers Standout Performers
- Deni Avdija: 41 points (15/22 FG, 8/13 FT), 12 assists — the game of his career when it mattered most.
- Donovan Clingan: 11 rebounds (6 offensive), anchoring the paint.
Phoenix Suns Player Stats
- Jalen Green: 35 points (14/29 FG, 5/6 FT) — led the Suns in the loss.
- Royce O’Neale: 8 rebounds (7 defensive).
- Oso Ighodaro: 6 assists.
Note: Kevin Durant is no longer a Sun — he was traded to the Houston Rockets in 2025, with Jalen Green coming to Phoenix in return.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Match: Team Stats
- Field goal %: Suns 49% (39–79), Blazers 45% (40–88)
- Three-point %: Both 36% (POR 17–47, PHX 9–25)
- Free throw %: Blazers 74% (17–23), Suns 72% (23–32)
- Rebounds: Blazers 42, Suns 38
- Turnovers: Blazers 15, Suns 14
- Largest lead: Blazers 14, Suns 11
Phoenix shot better, but Portland owned the glass and the fourth quarter. (Full box score via ESPN.)
What It Meant: Blazers Stay Alive in the Play-In
This was the 7th-vs-8th Play-In game — win and advance, lose and face elimination. Portland’s comeback kept its season going, while Phoenix dropped into the do-or-die bracket. The Blazers were +2.5 underdogs and +130 on the moneyline, making the road win even sweeter. If you want to understand how those numbers work, our Buboss Picks guide explains how to read betting odds. For more NBA box-score breakdowns, see our Heat vs 76ers player stats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Blazers vs Suns score on Apr 14, 2026?
Trail Blazers 114, Suns 110 — NBA Play-In Tournament in Phoenix.
Who scored 41 points for Portland?
Deni Avdija — 15-of-22 from the field, plus 12 assists, including the go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left.
Who led the Suns in scoring?
Jalen Green with 35 points.
What was at stake?
The NBA Play-In’s 7th-vs-8th game — the winner advanced, the loser faced elimination.
Is Kevin Durant on the Suns?
No — Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in 2025. Jalen Green came to Phoenix as part of the return.
The Bottom Line
Down 11 in the fourth, on the road, in a win-or-else Play-In game — and Deni Avdija delivered 41 points to drag Portland to a 114–110 win. That’s what the Play-In is for, and that’s the story of this Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns match: one superstar night, one historic comeback, one season extended.
