The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are set for the opening game of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament. The action starts at 7:00 PM, Pacific and will be carried on Prime Video. You can join fellow fans in game-day discussion throughout the night right here and in our upcoming second-half thread.
For those who aren’t sure what’s at stake, here’s how it works:
- The winner of this game will earn the 7th seed in the Western Conference Playoffs bracket and a date with the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
- The loser of this game will play Friday night against either the Golden State Warriors or Los Angeles Clippers. The winner of that Friday game will earn the 8th seed in the playoffs and face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
Here’s the basic info on tonight’s contest:
Portland Trail Blazers (42-40) vs Phoenix Suns (45-37) – Tues Apr. 14 – 7:00 pm Pacific
How to
watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television Network.
How to watch via streaming: Amazon Prime Video
How to listen: Rip City Radio 620AM
Trail Blazers Injuries: Damian Lillard (out); Jerami Grant (questionable)
Suns Injuries: Grayson Allen (questionable)
Here’s what we ask in our discussion threads:
- Stay on the topic of the game during official Game Day threads. We ask that the focus be a little tighter because everyone is gathering for the same reason, the game that unites us all.
- Don’t troll. Talk about basketball, not other commenters. Be smart and charitable—or at least honest and relatable—in the discussion. Friction happens, but treat this like your living room, not an anonymous message board. (Also avoid the classic internet trolling techniques: overt snark, comment repetition, etc.)
- Obviously no language that diminishes people based on race, gender, orientation, and the like is allowed. If you’re going to insult the L*kers, at least be creative.
- Blazer’s Edge is a non-profanity site. Yes, even though referees exist.
Thanks for being a part of the discussion. Enjoy the game and join us after for analysis and more!
