Blazers trade for Deni Avdija looks like slam dunk after his star turn
The Western Conference play-in race tightens with roughly three weeks left in the 2024-25 season. The Portland Trail Blazers still have a puncher’s chance after a three-game winning streak, which put them just two games behind Phoenix and Dallas for the tenth seed.
Sacramento is clinging to the ninth seed but will have to hold the fort down while Domantas Sabonis recovers from a right ankle sprain. Phoenix and Dallas are tied but will have to overcome their own adversities.
The Suns have the hardest remaining strength of schedule, and the Mavericks are dealing with several key injuries that keep piling up. Now, they must make a key decision about Anthony Davis’ availability. Davis is progressing toward a potential return by participating in five-on-five play with the G League Texas Legends.
There have been several unfortunate injuries to opposing teams that have certainly helped the Blazers’ chances. But credit Portland for putting themselves in a position to take advantage of these opportunities with their improved play.
Tom Haberstroh joined Kevin O’Connor on The Kevin O’Connor Show, where they covered 14 big questions currently surrounding the NBA. One of which was the Western Conference play-in race. Haberstroh notes that the Blazers have a 16 percent chance of getting the ten seed. It’s not great, but it’s also much better than where it was previously.
