Deni Avdija News: Leads charge in big win Friday

Avdija finished with 26 points (11-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt), five rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes during Friday's 139-119 victory over the Warriors.

Eight different Portland players scored in double digits in the rout, with Avdija leading the way. It was an impressive all-around performance by the team in its first game under interim head coach Thiago Splitter, but it remains to be seen how the off-court turmoil surrounding Chauncey Billups will affect the Blazers in the long run. Avdija appears ready to build on his 2024-25 breakout regardless of who's in charge, though, scoring at least 20 points in back-to-back games to begin the current campaign.