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PHOENIX — Welcome to postseason basketball. The Phoenix Suns play host to the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA play-in tournament action later tonight at Mortgage Matchup Center at 7:00 PM AZ time.

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Cautious confidence defines Phoenix Suns fans ahead of play-in

PHOENIX — As the Phoenix Suns prepare for their Play-In matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, fan sentiment reflects a mix of cautious optimism and lingering doubt.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / April 14

Phoenix Suns bet on health and identity against Portland Trail Blazers in play-in showdown

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns enter Tuesday’s play-in matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers in a position they have rarely held this season: relatively healthy.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 14

3 Biggest Keys for Suns in Play-In Matchup vs Trail Blazers

Postseason basketball is here, and for the first time ever, the Phoenix Suns will be competing in the play-in. Phoenix will be hosting the Portland Trail Blazers to kick off what should be an eventful Western Conference postseason in the 7-8 matchup tonight.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 200-three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

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Devin Booker News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Suns Make Devin Booker Decision Before Trail Blazers Play-In Game

The Phoenix Suns enter Tuesday’s Western Conference play-in matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers with their postseason hopes on the line. After finishing the regular season with a 45-37 record, Phoenix now faces a single-game opportunity to secure the No.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 14

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns: Latest Injury Update Ahead of 7th Place Clash in West

The Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers scampered through to the play-ins. While their regular season could have been better, the opportunity to rectify past wrongs means both teams will be reluctant to give their opponents an iota of space.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns: Prediction, Preview, Odds

Tuesday evening on the NBA hardwood, and we have a Play-In Tournament game between Portland and Phoenix to break down. The Trail Blazers enter this game after a 122-110 home win over Sacramento to finish the year at 42-40.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 14

5 Storylines to watch in the Suns vs. Blazers Play-In Game

The Phoenix Suns now await the Portland Trail Blazers tonight in Downtown Phoenix. This is who most Suns fans wanted in this game, but as the old saying goes: “Be careful what you wish for.” Avoiding Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers is great, but as we all know, getting what you wish for isn’t always a blessing in the NBA.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

3 Blazers vs. Suns bold predictions for 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament

The NBA play-in tournament is set, and the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns will meet in the Valley of the Sun on Tuesday. This is the first time that Phoenix has been in the play-in tournament and will be fully healthy.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 13

The Phoenix Suns were average during the regular season

By the numbers, the Phoenix Suns were average this season, and that is perfectly okay. Right before the All-Star break in February, that would have sounded like a disappointment, but before the season it would have been a huge success.

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / April 13

Blazers out to end playoff drought, face Suns in play-in round

Phoenix coach Jordan Ott is confident regarding the host Suns' mindset entering their play-in tournament game against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 13

Devin Booker has nothing but praise for Jrue Holiday before play-in clash

On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns will play against the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Play-In Game. This was after the Suns played an inconsequential finale against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and won 135-103.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 13

Where Suns Finished Across Final NBA Power Rankings

PHOENIX — The NBA regular season is now officially in the rearview mirror, and the Phoenix Suns are set to play some extra basketball after clinching the West's seventh seed.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 13

Who was the most impactful player for the Phoenix Suns during the 2025-26 NBA season?

The Phoenix Suns weren’t supposed to matter this season. After moving on from Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal last offseason, the expectation from NBA analysts was that Phoenix would encounter a reset, regroup, and remain on the fringe.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 13

Phoenix Suns Backed by Unbreakable NBA Play-In Trend

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns' regular season is over, and now postseason basketball is a reality. The Suns, top seed in the West as No. 7, are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers (No.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12

Suns rout Thunder as reserves take center stage in finale

Jamaree Bouyea scored a career-high 27 points to help the Phoenix Suns close the regular season with a 135-103 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Devin Booker News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Suns Share Devin Booker Update on Thursday

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are down to the final two games of their 2025-26 NBA season. On Friday, the Suns will face the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena, and they will travel for Sunday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Khaman Maluach News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Khaman Maluach doesn’t hold back vs. Cooper Flagg in an intense moment

Khaman Maluach and Cooper Flagg are friends, but the cordiality ends when they face each other on the court. The two former Duke Blue Devils one-and-dones met again on Wednesday, as Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks visited Maluach and the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.