Let’s take a look at the predicted outcome of the Portland Trail Blazers versus Phoenix Suns Play-In Tournament game, according to NBA 2K26. Both teams are battling for a spot in the playoffs and a chance to eventually compete for the championship – something no Play-In Tournament team has ever achieved. Still, making it past this round is the first step. Here’s what NBA 2K26 predicts will happen.
Who wins Trail Blazers vs. Suns NBA Play-In Tournament according to NBA 2K26?
Our NBA 2K26 simulation predicts the Phoenix Suns will win against the Portland Trail Blazers in the Play-In Tournament with a score of 105-99.
The Trail Blazers nearly overcame a 19-point disadvantage, but ultimately lost the game. Even though the Suns struggled to hold onto their lead, they managed to do enough to secure a spot in the playoffs.
| TEAM | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | FINAL |
| POR | 16 | 21 | 31 | 31 | 99 |
| PHX | 22 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 105 |
The Trail Blazers had a slow start to the game and struggled to find their rhythm. They only scored 16 points in the first quarter and were outplayed by the Suns in the second, being outscored 29-21. As a result, they went into halftime trailing 51-37.
The game changed in the second half, as both teams started scoring more consistently. Portland really took control in the third and fourth quarters, and managed to cut a 19-point lead down to just three points with only 36 seconds remaining.
But Devin Booker quickly stopped Portland’s attempt to get back in the game with a dunk, putting the Suns ahead 101-96 with only 27 seconds remaining. Portland couldn’t score on their next possession and had to start fouling, giving Phoenix free throws and ultimately the win. Their rally came up just short.
Additionally, check out some of the game stats from our Trail Blazers vs. Suns Play-In results:
| Trail Blazers | STAT | Suns |
| 39/90 (43%) | Field Goals | 43/95 (45%) |
| 10/36 (28%) | Three Pointers | 4/29 (14%) |
| 11/13 (85%) | Free Throws | 15/17 (88%) |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 19 |
| 36 | Defensive Rebounds | 45 |
| 9 | Steals | 7 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 8 (16) | Turnovers (Points Off) | 11 (9) |
| 12 | Team Fouls | 7 |
| 3 | Biggest Lead | 19 |
| 23:48 | Time of Possession | 24:11 |
The Phoenix Suns are heading to the NBA Playoffs after their recent win! They’ll be up against the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs. While getting here was a challenge, the competition will be even tougher now that they’re facing teams who automatically qualified for the playoffs.
The Trail Blazers aren’t out yet and have another opportunity to save their season. They’ll need to win against either the Clippers or the Warriors, who play each other this week. It’s good they still have one more chance to compete.
That concludes our NBA 2K26 simulation of the Trail Blazers versus Suns Play-In game. We hope you enjoyed it, and we’re excited to see how the actual game plays out tonight!
Our simulations let us refine our predictions by testing different CPU settings. We’re constantly striving for improvement, but predicting outcomes perfectly is impossible. This year’s playoffs were especially unpredictable and filled with thrilling plays.
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