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Trail Blazers Edge Suns in Thrilling Finish

Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers42-40
114
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns45-37
110

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Mortgage Matchup Center

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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns?

Portland Trail Blazers beat Phoenix Suns 114-110 at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 14, 2026.

Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns?

Phoenix Suns were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns 114-110 at the Mortgage Matchup Center on April 15, 2026. This victory not only allowed the Trail Blazers to improve their record to 43-40 but also secured a critical win in the ongoing series, which now stands at 2-1 in favor of the Suns.

The game was significant as both teams vied for playoff positioning, with the Suns holding a home record of 45-37 and the Trail Blazers at 42-40 on the road. The Suns had shown mixed form recently, going 5-5 in their last ten games, with an average of 115.1 points scored and 112.1 points allowed. They entered the game having just come off a victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning decisively 135-103. However, they had struggled with consistency, as evidenced by their recent record of 3-2 in the last five games, averaging 109.0 points scored and 108.0 points allowed.

On the other hand, the Trail Blazers were riding a wave of momentum, winning seven of their last ten games, with an impressive scoring average of 118.3 points while allowing only 105.2 points. Their recent form included a solid win against the Sacramento Kings, where they triumphed 122-110. In their last five games, they maintained a record of 3-2, averaging 117.8 points scored and 112.4 points allowed, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

The matchup also highlighted the teams' performances at home and away. The Suns had a balanced home record of 2-2 in their last four games at home, while the Trail Blazers had a strong away record of 6-1 in their last seven games prior to this contest. This trend indicated that the Trail Blazers were comfortable playing on the road, which proved crucial in this pivotal game.

In terms of previous meetings, the Trail Blazers had a slight edge with a 4-3 record against the Suns in their last seven encounters. The teams had faced off three times in the current season, with the Suns winning two of those matchups, including a 130-125 victory on February 4, 2026. However, they had also suffered a 77-92 defeat to the Trail Blazers on February 23, 2026, which may have added extra motivation for Portland in this game.

Injuries played a role in the matchup, with the Suns dealing with the day-to-day statuses of CJ Huntley (hamstring) and Mark Williams (foot). The Trail Blazers were missing Shaedon Sharpe (knee) and had Ja Morant (elbow) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) listed as day-to-day, adding uncertainty to their lineup. The absence of Sharpe was particularly felt, as he had been a key contributor for the Blazers throughout the season.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Suns favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 215.5. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with the Suns being -155.0 on the moneyline while the Trail Blazers were at +130.0, indicating that while the Suns were expected to win, the Trail Blazers were considered a viable threat.

As the game unfolded, the atmosphere was electric, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. The scoring plays in the fourth quarter were particularly thrilling, with Jerami Grant hitting a crucial three-pointer to give the Trail Blazers a late lead. Devin Booker responded with free throws to tie the game, but Deni Avdija's layup and subsequent free throw extended Portland's lead once again. The final moments saw Grant sealing the deal with a driving dunk, putting the game out of reach for the Suns.

Overall, this matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams and provided fans with a thrilling finish. The Trail Blazers' ability to perform under pressure, coupled with their recent form, ultimately led them to victory in a game that will be remembered as a key moment in the playoff race.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsPHX -2.5 215.5 o -110 / u -110 Portland Trail Blazers +130 · Phoenix Suns -155

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Injury report

  • CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
  • Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
  • Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
  • Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
  • Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers

Leaders

  • PointsJalen Green35Phoenix Suns
  • AssistsOso Ighodaro6Phoenix Suns
  • ReboundsRoyce O'Neale8Phoenix Suns
  • PointsDeni Avdija41Portland Trail Blazers
  • AssistsDeni Avdija12Portland Trail Blazers
  • ReboundsDonovan Clingan11Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Phoenix Suns

Last 10: 5-5Streak W1115.1 scored · 112.1 allowed per game2-2 at home

  • W135-103at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 13
  • L73-101at Los Angeles LakersApr 11
  • W112-107vs Dallas MavericksApr 9
  • L105-119vs Houston RocketsApr 8
  • W120-110at Chicago BullsApr 5
  • L107-127at Charlotte HornetsApr 2
  • L111-115at Orlando MagicMar 31
  • W131-105at Memphis GrizzliesMar 31
  • W134-109vs Utah JazzMar 29
  • L123-125vs Denver NuggetsMar 25

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W2118.3 scored · 105.2 allowed per game1-2 away

  • W122-110vs Sacramento KingsApr 13
  • W116-97vs LA ClippersApr 11
  • L101-112at San Antonio SpursApr 9
  • L132-137at Denver NuggetsApr 7
  • W118-106vs New Orleans PelicansApr 3
  • W114-104at LA ClippersApr 1
  • W123-88vs Washington WizardsMar 29
  • L93-100vs Dallas MavericksMar 28
  • W130-99vs Milwaukee BucksMar 26
  • W134-99vs Brooklyn NetsMar 24

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Oklahoma City-18L2.78064
Denver1028W12.65954
Minnesota1533W2.59849
Portland2240W2.51242
Utah4260L1.26822
LA Lakers-29W3.64653
Phoenix837W1.54945
LA Clippers1140W1.51242
Golden State1645L3.45137
Sacramento3160L1.26822

Box score

StatPortland Trail BlazersPhoenix Suns
Field goals40-8839-79
Field goal %4549
Three-pointers17-479-25
Three-point %3636
Free throws17-2323-32
Free throw %7472
Rebounds4238
Offensive rebounds139
Defensive rebounds2929
Assists2720
Steals912
Blocks106
Turnovers1513
Team turnovers01
Technical fouls01
Technical fouls, total01
Flagrant fouls10
Points off turnovers1821
Fast-break points912
Points in the paint4036
Fouls2724
Largest lead1411
Lead changes77
Time in front5148

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter79-75Dillon Brooks makes 8-foot running pullup jump shot
  2. 3rd Quarter81-75Deni Avdija makes 5-foot layup (Jrue Holiday assists)
  3. 3rd Quarter81-77Devin Booker makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Oso Ighodaro assists)
  4. 3rd Quarter83-77Deni Avdija makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
  5. 3rd Quarter83-79Royce O'Neale makes driving layup (Oso Ighodaro assists)
  6. 3rd Quarter83-80Oso Ighodaro makes free throw 2 of 2
  7. 3rd Quarter83-82Ryan Dunn makes running layup (Royce O'Neale assists)
  8. 4th Quarter83-84Jalen Green makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
  9. 4th Quarter83-86Jalen Green makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Oso Ighodaro assists)
  10. 4th Quarter83-88Dillon Brooks makes running layup
  11. 4th Quarter83-89Dillon Brooks makes free throw 1 of 2
  12. 4th Quarter83-90Dillon Brooks makes free throw 2 of 2
  13. 4th Quarter83-93Dillon Brooks makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
  14. 4th Quarter85-93Deni Avdija makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
  15. 4th Quarter86-93Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
  16. 4th Quarter87-93Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
  17. 4th Quarter87-95Jalen Green makes 1-foot dunk (Oso Ighodaro assists)
  18. 4th Quarter87-98Royce O'Neale makes 26-foot three pointer
  19. 4th Quarter89-98Shaedon Sharpe makes driving layup (Deni Avdija assists)
  20. 4th Quarter89-100Jalen Green makes 10-foot step back jumpshot
  21. 4th Quarter91-100Jrue Holiday makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot (Deni Avdija assists)
  22. 4th Quarter94-100Jrue Holiday makes 25-foot three pointer
  23. 4th Quarter97-100Deni Avdija makes 26-foot three point jumper (Donovan Clingan assists)
  24. 4th Quarter97-101Dillon Brooks makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
  25. 4th Quarter97-102Dillon Brooks makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
  26. 4th Quarter97-105Jalen Green makes 25-foot three point jumper (Royce O'Neale assists)
  27. 4th Quarter98-105Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 2
  28. 4th Quarter99-105Deni Avdija makes free throw 2 of 2
  29. 4th Quarter102-105Jerami Grant makes 23-foot three point jumper (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
  30. 4th Quarter103-105Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 2
  31. 4th Quarter104-105Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 2 of 2
  32. 4th Quarter104-106Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
  33. 4th Quarter107-106Jerami Grant makes 23-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
  34. 4th Quarter107-107Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
  35. 4th Quarter107-108Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
  36. 4th Quarter109-108Deni Avdija makes 4-foot two point shot
  37. 4th Quarter109-110Jordan Goodwin makes two point shot (Devin Booker assists)
  38. 4th Quarter111-110Deni Avdija makes driving layup
  39. 4th Quarter112-110Deni Avdija makes free throw 1 of 1
  40. 4th Quarter114-110Jerami Grant makes 2-foot driving dunk (Jrue Holiday assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Phoenix Suns, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.

Venue

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterPhoenix, AZ
  • Attendance17071
  • OfficialsJames Capers, Eric Dalen, Nick Buchert, Ray Acosta

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