Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Nabs double-double in loss
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Avdija totaled 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 119-98 loss to the Heat.
Avdija stuffed the stat sheet despite a poor night from the field, in which he posted a game-high mark in rebounding. The 24-year-old notched his fifth double-double of the season, though he struggled with efficiency for a second consecutive game, during which he has shot a combined 9-for-26 from the field. Avdija has started in eight consecutive contests, averaging 17.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 33.8 minutes per contest during that span.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Continues surging in win
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Avdija (wrist) registered a game-high 26 points (10-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-100 win over the Pelicans.
Avdija fought off a wrist injury and kept the good times rolling Wednesday, leading all scorers with 26 points and putting together a full stat line for the Blazers. Over his last eight games (six starts), the former first-rounder is surging with averages of 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 threes in 31.7 minutes. If Jerami Grant (face) remains out for Thursday's game against Dallas on the second night of Portland's back-to-back, Avdija should continue handling a featured role in the starting lineup.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Good to go against Pelicans
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Avdija (wrist) will play in Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Avdija is available for the Blazers on Wednesday, overcoming a wrist injury as he avoids missing his first game of the season. The former first-rounder has excelled lately, averaging 19.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.6 threes in 32.3 minutes over his last seven contests.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Questionable for Wednesday
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Avdija is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans due to a right wrist sprain.
Avdija is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Wednesday due to a right wrist injury. If the 23-year-old forward is ruled out, Kris Murray will likely receive increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Double-doubles in win
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Avdija contributed 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and three steals in 43 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 victory over the Bucks.
Avdija continues to play his best basketball of the season, recording his second straight double-double. He has scored in double digits in six consecutive games, during which time he has averaged 20.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 32.8 minutes per game. The Trail Blazers have won three of their past five games thanks in large part to the improved play of Avdija.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Productive in loss Thursday
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Avdija finished Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Lakers with 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes.
The 24-year-old posted a game-high 10 rebounds while also tying Shaedon Sharpe for the second-highest scoring mark on the team behind Anfernee Simons (23 points). Avdija logged his third double-double of the season and scored in double figures for the fifth game in a row Thursday. Over that five-game span, the forward has averaged 20.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists across 30.8 minutes per contest. Jerami Grant (face) has missed the last two contests, and his potential return soon may send Avdija back to a bench role.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Continues to produce
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Avdija accumulated 17 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 125-103 loss to the 76ers.
Avdija had a solid showing Monday and surpassed the 15-point mark for the fourth consecutive game, matching a new season-high mark in that category. Even though Avdija's role has fluctuated between the starting lineup and the bench, he remains a productive player in most fantasy formats due to his ability to rack up stats left and right with ease. Avdija is averaging 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists across his last 10 games, despite starting just twice over that span.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Starting Monday against Sixers
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Avdija is in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup for Monday night's game against the 76ers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Avdija will start in a second straight game, this time replacing the injured Jerami Grant (face). Since and including Dec. 1, Avdija has averaged 16.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists over 26.0 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Goes for 21 points in starting role
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Avdija closed with 21 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-11 FT), five rebounds and six assists in 31 minutes during Saturday's 126-122 victory over Dallas.
Avdija's solid totals with the second unit earned him the start while Toumani Camara (foot) remained on the sidelines. While Camara has performed adequately, Avdija has clearly outplayed him in recent weeks, and Camara's rebounding ability is less valuable when Deandre Ayton plays at a high level. It will be interesting to see who gains the upper hand with the first unit when Camara returns.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Starting Saturday
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Avdija is in the Trail Blazer's starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Avdija will make his 13th start of the season (and his first since Nov. 29) due to the absence of Toumani Camara (foot). As a starter this season, Avdija is averaging 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 28.7 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Good to go against Dallas
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Avdija (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Avdija was in jeopardy of missing his first game of the regular season Saturday due to back soreness, but the 23-year-old forward has been cleared to play. Since and including Dec. 1, Avdija has averaged 16.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 25.5 minutes per contest. He could be added to Portland's starting lineup due to Toumani Camara (foot) being sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Added to injury report
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Avdija is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks due to lower back soreness.
Avdija is a late addition to the Trail Blazers' injury report due to back soreness, putting him at risk of missing his first game of the season. The 23-year-old is fresh off his best performance of the campaign, tallying 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists across 31 minutes Thursday versus Utah. If he can't play, Kris Murray, Jabari Walker and Robert Williams could see more minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Leads with 19 points from bench
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Avdija recorded 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 23 minutes during Monday's 132-108 loss to Dallas.
Mediocre evenings from Shaedon Sharpe, Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant forced Avdija to carry a heavier load, and the team rode the hot hand as they tried to keep pace with the Mavericks. Aside from a six-point hiccup against the Jazz, Avdija has enjoyed a productive December, averaging 15.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists over nine games.
Avdija had 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 116-109 loss to Phoenix.
Avdija opened the season in a starting role but has been excellent when playing off the bench as well. He's scored in double digits in five of his last six contests, all as a member of the second unit, and he's averaging a solid 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in that span.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Strong showing off bench
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Avdija amassed 19 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 118-116 loss to San Antonio.
The fifth-year forward continues to be the most reliable member of the Blazers' second unit. Avdija has dropped at least 12 points in 11 of the last 12 games, making two starts in that time, and he's averaged 14.9 points, 6.1 boards, 3.3 assists, 1.9 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 28.3 minutes over that stretch while shooting 44.2 percent from beyond the arc.
Avdija accumulated 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 127-105 loss to the Clippers.
Avdija continues to impress off the bench for the Blazers, and his role in the second unit shouldn't be a reason to avoid him in fantasy. He's been one of Portland's most productive players over the last few weeks, and he's scored at least 15 points in five straight contests while reaching double-digit points in nine in a row. During that nine-game stretch, Avdija is averaging 15.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Impresses off bench Sunday
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Avdija finished with 21 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 137-131 loss to the Mavericks.
Avdija was one of only three Portland players who scored off the bench in this one, and the forward continues his strong run of play regardless of whether he's coming off the bench or starting. Avdija has scored in double digits in eight games in a row while surpassing the 15-point mark in each of the last four. Over that eight-game stretch, the fifth-year forward is averaging 15.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Back to bench Sunday
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Avdija will come off the bench in Sunday's game versus Dallas, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
With Jerami Grant (knee) returning to the starting five, Avdija will retreat back to the bench. In his last five outings (two starts), the 23-year-old forward has averaged 16.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks across 33.2 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Just misses double-double Friday
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Avdija posted 20 points (7-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 115-106 win over the Kings.
Making his second straight start, Avdija set a new season scoring high while just missing his third double-double of the campaign. The former Wizard appears to be getting comfortable in Portland -- he's scored at least 12 points in seven straight games, averaging 15.0 points, 7.4 boards, 3.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks over that stretch while shooting 41.2 percent (14-for-34) from beyond the arc.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Leads team in scoring Monday
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Avdija registered 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 123-98 loss to the Grizzlies.
The 23-year-old forward scored a team-high 17 points while receiving an uptick in playing time following Jerami Grant's (knee) departure. Avdija has logged five straight games with 12 or more points and continues to make the most of his playing time off the bench. The fifth-year pro has two consecutive outings with 30-plus minutes, and he could see an increased role if Grant misses additional time.
