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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Just misses double-double Friday
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Avdija finished with 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-9 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 100-93 loss to the Mavericks.
The 25-year-old forward fell one board short of tying his career high with his 18th double-double of the season. Avdija hasn't found his shot from three-point range since returning in early March from a six-game absence due to back trouble but has otherwise been productive. Over the last 11 contests, he's averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 threes and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting just 19.6 percent from long range.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Hits for 18 against Milwaukee
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Avdija notched 18 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one block over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-99 win over the Bucks.
The 25-year-old forward hasn't scored fewer than 17 points in 10 straight games since returning from a back issue in early March. Over that stretch, Avdija is averaging 21.6 points, 7.0 assists, 6.1 boards, 1.1 threes and 1.4 combined blocks and steals despite shooting woes that have seen him manage a 42.3 percent mark from the floor and 20.8 percent from three-point range.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Logs 18 points in victory
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Avdija produced 18 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Nets.
Avdija ceded the marquee role to Toumani Camara during the win. The Nets did their best to contain him, but Avdija was able to draw several fouls in the act of shooting and padded his below-average scoring total at the charity stripe. Given Avdija's recent injury struggles, the team wasted no time in pulling him once the game got out of hand. He ended the night with only 21 minutes of court time, which was the lowest first-unit total of the game.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Nets 23 points with 14 assists
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Avdija ended with 23 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds and 14 assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to Denver.
Avdija showed some impressive playmaking, racking up double-digit dimes by halftime, and he also did a nice job of limiting his turnovers. This was Avdija's third straight game scoring 20-plus points, and he'll look to keep this hot streak alive Monday versus the Nets.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Comes close to double-double
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Avdija produced 25 points (7-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 108-104 win over the Timberwolves.
Avdija endured a rough stretch in the weeks before and after the All-Star break, but now he seems to have finally recovered from a nagging back injury. The All-Star forward has scored at least 22 points in four of his last six games -- and at least 25 points in three of his last four. With the fantasy playoffs right around the corner, Avdija is getting hot at the perfect time. Since returning to the lineup March 8 against the Pacers, he's averaging 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.0 blocks per game in seven contests.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Double-doubles with five dimes
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Avdija racked up 32 points (9-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 13-16 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 127-119 victory over the Pacers.
While Avdija didn't have his most efficient game from the floor, he did a nice job of drawing contact and getting to the line for easy buckets. This marked his highest point total and most free-throw attempts since returning from a back issue, a sign he's beginning to find his rhythm again.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Produces from charity stripe
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Avdija racked up 18 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 114-95 win over Brooklyn.
Avdija wasn't efficient from the field but still worked his way to 18 points by getting to the free-throw line consistently. Beyond scoring, the wing has now recorded double-digit totals in combined rebounds and assists in each of his past five contests. While injuries have interrupted his season at times, the 25-year-old has still put together a strong 2025-26 campaign, particularly as a scorer.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Scores 25 points
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Avdija recorded 25 points (7-19 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 9-11 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 109-103 loss to Philadelphia.
Avdija posted his best scoring mark since the All-Star break, and he's slowly looking better and better with each passing game after he missed six consecutive contests between Feb. 24 and March 6 due to a back injury. Avdija is having a career-best season with averages of 24.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game in 2025-26, but those numbers have regressed to 16.2 points, 4.8 boards and 7.5 dimes per game since the break.
Avdija had 22 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 103-101 loss to the Hornets.
Tuesday was the All-Star forward's second game back from an extended absence with lower-back injury management, so it was encouraging to see Avdija's workload climb back toward his season norm. Over his last 10 appearances, Avdija has averaged 17.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 25.3 minutes per game while shooting a pitiful 24.5 percent from downtown.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Shows some rust in return
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Avdija (back) amassed 18 points (6-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes during Sunday's 131-111 win over the Pacers.
Avdija exhibited some rust in his first appearance since Feb. 22 following a seven-game absence due to a lower back injury management. While playing eight fewer minutes than his season-long average, Avdija struggled to find his shooting touch. In any case, having Avdija back on the court should be considered a win for the Trail Blazers, as he's made just three appearances since the All-Star break due to persistent back problems. Avdija is averaging just 14.0 points while shooting 39.3 percent from the floor since the beginning of February, so the recurring back problems would seem to be a factor in his offensive downturn.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Available Sunday
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Avdija (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Avdija has effectively missed the last seven games due to a back injury, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter stated pregame that the team will proceed cautiously with Avdija, so he figures to be monitored closely, likely playing on a minutes restriction.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Listed as questionable
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Avdija (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
After missing the past seven games for Portland, Avdija is trending in the right direction and is officially day-to-day. If he does get the green light to return from his lingering back injury, it's possible he faces restrictions in his first game back.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Won't play Friday
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Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
As expected, Avdija will miss a seventh consecutive game due to a back injury. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Pacers, though the Trail Blazers have not provided a clear timeline for Avdija's return.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Doubtful for Friday
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Avdija is doubtful for Friday's game against the Rockets due to lower-back injury management.
Avdija is expected to miss a sixth consecutive contest Friday. The star forward's likely absence Friday should allow Scoot Henderson to claim a more sizable role, whether it be as a starter or a reserve.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Out again Wednesday
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Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Memphis.
Avdija is set to miss his fifth straight game, although head coach Tiago Splitter did say during a recent interview that Avdija was getting close, so maybe he'll be able to get back out there for Friday's game in Houston. Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejci will continue divvying up Avdija's minutes and Jerami Grant will see an uptick in usage.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Iffy for Wednesday
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Avdija (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Avdija is still managing a lower-back injury and is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive contest. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejci would be candidates to see increased minutes, especially if Kris Murray (illness) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Ruled out Sunday
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Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Avdija is still managing a lower-back injury and will miss a fourth straight game Sunday. His next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against Memphis. With the star forward sidelined, Kris Murray, Vit Krejci and Sidy Cissoko (illness) are candidates for increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Not playing Saturday
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Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
It'll be the third missed game in a row for Avdija as he continues to manage a lower-back injury, and his next chance to play will be the second leg of the Trail Blazers' back-to-back set against the Hawks on Sunday. Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko (illness) and Jerami Grant should continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Avdija is sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Avdija (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Avdija is likely to miss a third consecutive contest while managing a lower-back injury. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out for the front end of this back-to-back set, Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko and Jerami Grant would likely continue to soak up additional minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Out again Thursday
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Avdija (back) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game in Chicago.
Thursday will mark Avdija's second straight game on the sidelines, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko and Matisse Thybulle will continue to pick up the slack in Avdija's absence.
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