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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Extends impressive stretch

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  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.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Keeps scoring streak alive

  16D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  18D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  19D ago • By RotoWire

  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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