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Phoenix Suns set for play-in clash with Portland Trail Blazers
TL;DR
The Phoenix Suns are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers in the play-in tournament at home on Tuesday as the regular season concludes.
Apr 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
PHOENIX — With the regular season coming to an end, the Phoenix Suns will now look toward the play-in tournament as they take on the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Tuesday.
Apr 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The Suns would have either played the Trail Blazers or the Los Angeles Clippers, pending the results of their games by the end of Sunday night. With Portland’s 122-110 win over the Sacramento Kings and holding the tiebreaker over Los Angeles, they secured the No. 8 seed to face the Suns.
Phoenix’s tournament appearance, just one season after completely missing the play-in with a losing record, has shown the formula that has worked for them this season. After their 135-103 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to close the year, they finished the season 44-37 — a contrast to their 36-36 record from the 2024-25 campaign.
Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) against Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Over the course of the 2025-26 season, the Suns and Trail Blazers have met three times, with Phoenix taking two of the three matchups.
Phoenix and Portland meet in the NBA Play-In tournament on Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m.
Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Green (4) slam dunks the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Q&A
When is the Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers play-in game?
The play-in game between the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers is scheduled for Tuesday.
What is the significance of the play-in tournament for the Phoenix Suns?
The play-in tournament provides the Phoenix Suns an opportunity to secure a playoff spot after the regular season.
Who are the key players to watch in the Suns vs. Blazers matchup?
Key players to watch include Devin Booker for the Suns and potential standout players from the Trail Blazers.
