Game Thread 2026 NBA PLAY-IN #1 - BLAZERS @ SUNS - APRIL 14, 2026 - TUESDAY - 7:00 PM - PRIME - SIRIUS XM (7 Viewers)

[Chris Craig]

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REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

(8)BLAZERS 42-40 - (7)SUNS 45-37

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STARTERS


Jrue Holiday Scoot Henderson

Deni Avdija Toumani Camara

Donovan Clingan


Devin Booker Collin Gillespie

Dillon Brooks Royce O'Neale

Mark Williams

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WHEN: APRIL 14, 2026 - TUESDAY - 7:00 PM PST

WHERE: MORTGAGE MATCHUP CENTER - PHOENIX AZ



TV BROADCAST

NONE


STREAMING



RADIO BROADCAST


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BENCH



Shaedon Sharpe Robert Williams

Matisse Thybulle Sidy Cissiko

Blake Wesley Vit Krejci

Kris Murray Yang Hansen

Caleb Love*^ Chris Youngblood*^

Jayson Kent*^ Damian Lillard°

Jerami Grant°

* Two Way Player °Injured Player ^Ineligible for Postseason


Grayson Allen° Jalen Green°

Osa Ighodaro Jordan Goodwin°

Ryan Dunn Amir Coffey

Haywood Highsmith Rasheer Fleming

Khaman Malauch Jamaree Bouyea

Kobe Brea*^ Isaiah Livers*^

CJ Huntley*^

* Two Way Player °Injured Player ^Ineligible for Postseason

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COACH


Tiago Splitter


Jordan Ott

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INJURIES

BLAZERS

Damian Lillard - Achilles - Out
Jerami Grant - Calf - Quest


SUNS

Grayson Allen - Ham - Quest
Jordan Goodwin - Ankle - Quest
Collin Gillespie - Shoulder - Quest

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

TBD

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GAME NOTES

• The Suns won the season series 2-1 against the Blazers
• The Suns defeated the Blazers 127-110 on 11/18 in Portland
• The Suns defeated the Blazers 130-125 on 2/3 in Portland
• The Blazers defeated the Suns 92-77 on 2/22 in Phoenix
• The Blazers last made the Postseason during the 2020-21 season. They won 42 games that season as well, though it was a shortened season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. They lost to the Nuggets 2-4 in the 1st rnd
• Jamaree Bouyea played for the Blazers during the 2023-24 season
• The Blazers last faced the Suns in the Postseason in 1992

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[Mediocre Man]

So before I get my blood pressure up, I need to ask

If we make the playoffs, our pick this year goes to Chicago….right?

If so, does that benefit us in some way? Hurt us in some way? I mean would the pick going to them next year be better somehow?

Making the playoffs will be fun, so I’m just asking

 

[crandc]

No TV? What?

Is there a new prediction game for post season?

 

[BassPlaya]

 

[Fitz303]

So before I get my blood pressure up, I need to ask

If we make the playoffs, our pick this year goes to Chicago….right?

If so, does that benefit us in some way? Hurt us in some way? I mean would the pick going to them next year be better somehow?

Making the playoffs will be fun, so I’m just asking

If it conveys, it opens up the ability to trade a whole lot of picks. More than most in the league. After the draft (assuming there was a player worth it) you could conceivably trade 6 first rd picks in a deal for a star. 2027, 2028 (best of Mil/Por/Orl), 2029 (best of Mil/Por/Bos), 2029 (worst of Mil/Por/Bos), 2031, 2033.

With getting rid of the pick debt to Chicago, having 6 tradable, unprotected 1st rd picks and players like Camara, Shaedon, and Scoot, Portland has the ability to get a real star player to put next to Deni, Donovan, and Dame, if one becomes available. I know people wont like putting Camara in that list, but it all depends on the player that becomes available

 

[BassPlaya]

Over and under on a Dillon Brooks T?

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Over and under on a Dillon Brooks T?

Idk but hoping he has a huge game. Go Ducks!

 

[Chris Craig]

No TV? What?

Is there a new prediction game for post season?

Apparently, it's only on Prime. The preview for it did not show any Blazers broadcasting. Is that right @THE HCP ?

 

[Chris Craig]

Over and under on a Dillon Brooks T?

Oh, he will play dirty as hell. Question is, will he be called for it?

 

[Chris Craig]

Idk but hoping he has a huge game. Go Ducks!

I think you travelled back in time.

 

[THE HCP]

Idk but hoping he has a huge game. Go Ducks!

One of my most hated players,,,,,, walked past him in a back hallway by the locker room once and said, “Go Ducks!” and he gave me a dirty look. Fuck that dude!

 

[THE HCP]

Apparently, it's only on Prime. The preview for it did not show any Blazers broadcasting. Is that right @THE HCP ?

Correct FAMS!

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

One of my most hated players,,,,,, walked past him in a back hallway by the locker room once and said, “Go Ducks!” and he gave me a dirty look. Fuck that dude!

Have you ever done the same for Brent Barry Or the glove? What was their reaction if so?

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

I think you travelled back in time.

Once a Duck, always a Duck.

 

[Chris Craig]

One of my most hated players,,,,,, walked past him in a back hallway by the locker room once and said, “Go Ducks!” and he gave me a dirty look. Fuck that dude!

I don't like that dude either. He plays so dirty. He is so unsportsmanlike. There is being an enforcer and then there is being an ahole.

 

[THE HCP]

Have you ever done the same for Brent Barry Or the glove? What was their reaction if so?

Have only chatted with the Glove 2 times, but OSU/UO never came up. Super cocky dude, but cool.
And my first interaction with Bones was this last season in LA at the Clippers game. He asked me if Calabro was around. Chatted him up a bit. Very cool dude…..told him I was a duck fan though.

Little inside info, we tried to get Brent for our broadcast years ago. Almost happened.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Once a Duck, always a Duck.

I think you misspelled Dick

 

[Mediocre Man]

If it conveys, it opens up the ability to trade a whole lot of picks. More than most in the league. After the draft (assuming there was a player worth it) you could conceivably trade 6 first rd picks in a deal for a star. 2027, 2028 (best of Mil/Por/Orl), 2029 (best of Mil/Por/Bos), 2029 (worst of Mil/Por/Bos), 2031, 2033.

With getting rid of the pick debt to Chicago, having 6 tradable, unprotected 1st rd picks and players like Camara, Shaedon, and Scoot, Portland has the ability to get a real star player to put next to Deni, Donovan, and Dame, if one becomes available. I know people wont like putting Camara in that list, but it all depends on the player that becomes available

From the little I hear nowadays, Dragnet wants all the assets for a major move. If we lose, Splitter is gone. If a major roster shakeup isn’t handled this offseason, Joe is gone

 

[blazerfan11]

From the little I hear nowadays, Dragnet wants all the assets for a major move. If we lose, Splitter is gone. If a major roster shakeup isn’t handled this offseason, Joe is gone

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Have only chatted with the Glove 2 times, but OSU/UO never came up. Super cocky dude, but cool.
And my first interaction with Bones was this last season in LA at the Clippers game. He asked me if Calabro was around. Chatted him up a bit. Very cool dude…..told him I was a duck fan though.

Little inside info, we tried to get Brent for our broadcast years ago. Almost happened.

I've heard GP is great with kids wanting to learn from him about hooping.

Dang, I wish we got Brent. He proved that white men can jump, fams!

 

[Domihatin]

Who on the team will be assigned to the primadonna Demon (aka Booker)? Jrue or Tou? We have to shut that little MFer dowwwwwwwwwn to win. Allen's shooting also worries me a bit.

Also, is Grant really upgraded to doubtful? Would be nice if we had his long arms for defense and his corner threes.

Also, I wish I had the executive lounge finished at my P.O.B. (place of business), I would invite you all to a watch party tonight to watch the biggest game we've had in many years. Seems like we keep having to say "this is the biggest game in years" about several games now.

Anyway, yes, will work on getting things done so maybe NEXT year that kind of thing can happen.

 

[Domihatin]

Looks like Grant is now questionable. Hmmm....very interesting.......

 

[Domihatin]

Look how well represented and regarded by the league we are! We don't even make the Play-In poster, but crossed-eyed Kawhi sure gets a prominent spot! Look at him! He should get a movie deal soon! I want to see him in his own Forrest Gump/Rain Man/I am Sam/Awakenings/What's Eating Gilbert Grape showcase of his 'specialness'!

 

[Chris Craig]

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Look how well represented and regarded by the league we are! We don't even make the Play-In poster, but crossed-eyed Kawhi sure gets a prominent spot! Look at him! He should get a movie deal soon! I want to see him in his own Forrest Gump/Rain Man/I am Sam/Awakenings/What's Eating Gilbert Grape showcase of his 'specialness'!

The Blazers aren't on the preview picture on prime for play-in either. Disrespect.

 

[Domihatin]

The Blazers aren't on the preview picture on prime for play-in either. Disrespect.

It's so blatantly mindless of the NBA.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

@Chris Craig - the game is on Rip City Radio.
all playoff games are still on local radio, just not local TV.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

ESPN predictions:

Phoenix Suns (7) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (8)

Jerry Bembry: Suns

Jamal Collier: Trail Blazers

Vincent Goodwill: Suns

Baxter Holmes: Trail Blazers

Zach Kram: Trail Blazers

Tim MacMahon: Suns

Dave McMenamin: Suns

Anthony Slater: Suns

Ramona Shelburne: Suns

Marc J. Spears: Suns

Michael C. Wright: Suns

Ohm Youngmisuk: Suns

Eric Moody: Suns

Final Tally: Suns 10, Trail Blazers 3

 

[BassPlaya]

 

[BassPlaya]

The Blazers aren't on the preview picture on prime for play-in either. Disrespect.

Probably by direct suggestion from the NBA.

 

[Hoopguru]

I think if Camara, Jrue and Grant (if he plays) hit their 3pt average during the game, we have a shot at a victory. Teams need to shoot well from the three in playoffs to have a chance on the road.