about 2 months ago

Deni Avdija Sinks Clutch Layup, Seals Win vs. Suns as Blazers Clinch 7th Seed

With 16.1 seconds left in the game, Avdija sank a clutch and-1 layup to seal the win vs. Suns and help the Blazers get the 7th seed. When the Suns tried making a play to win the game, Portland managed to get the steal, with Jerami Grant getting the dunk. The Blazers won 114-110 behind Avdija's 41-point game.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Windhorst: LaMelo Ball Deserved Ejection for Injuring Bam, Could Be Suspended for Friday

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about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Defends the Refs for Not Ejecting LaMelo Ball

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NBA Review Looms Over LaMelo Ball Before Charlotte’s 2nd Play-In Game

The NBA will review Ball after his hard spill in Charlotte’s play-in loss left Bam Adebayo with a lower-back injury that ended his night. Chris Haynes reported a ruling is expected before Friday’s elimination game, putting Ball’s availability in focus as the Hornets try to survive without adding more controversy to an already chaotic postseason start.

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Azzi Fudd Is 'Super Excited' To Team Up With Paige Bueckers Again

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Lauren Betts Lands Reebok Deal Days After Going No. 4 in WNBA Draft

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