Trail Blazers clinch NBA playoff spot as Hornets beat Heat in overtime

The Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot with a comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, while the Charlotte Hornets advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a thrilling overtime win over the Miami Heat.

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The winner of the clash between the seventh-ranked Suns and eighth-ranked Trail Blazers secured a guaranteed playoff spot as the No 7 seed in the Western Conference.