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Suns Fall to Blazers; Jalen Green Critiques Officiating

4/15/2026

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The Phoenix Suns lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in the Play-In Tournament after leading.
Suns guard Jalen Green scored 35 points and criticized the officiating as unfair.
Green noted he played physically but did not receive the same foul calls as Deni Avdija (Blazers player), who went to the free-throw line 13 times.
The Suns now face the winner of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers upcoming matchup.

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Story summary

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Portland Trail Blazers in the Play-In Tournament after leading.
Suns guard Jalen Green scored 35 points and criticized the officiating as unfair.
Green noted he played physically but did not receive the same foul calls as Deni Avdija (Blazers player), who went to the free-throw line 13 times.
The Suns now face the winner of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers upcoming matchup.