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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Leads Portland in loss

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Avdija totaled 24 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 128-107 loss to the Kings. Avdija led the Trail Blazers in scoring and rebounding Thursday, marking his 16th outing with at least 20 points. The 24-year-old has seen increased usage due to Jerami Grant (knee) and Deandre Ayton (calf) being sidelined, and Avdija has scored at least 15 points in nine consecutive outings. The fifth-year forward is averaging 23.2 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists across 35.1 minutes per contest in his last 10 appearances.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Plays well in loss

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Avdija closed Tuesday's 122-111 loss to Cleveland with 17 points (6-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 38 minutes. Avdija now has 14 double-doubles to his name this season. This was also his 12th game with at least six dimes. He's had a very strong month, posting averages of 23.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.5 blocks, 0.7 steals and 2.8 three-pointers over his last 10 games.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Records double-double

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  Avdija closed with 17 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 129-116 loss to the Celtics. Shaedon Sharpe was the leading scorer for the Blazers in this game, but Avdija was impressive as well and recorded his fourth double-double across his last seven games. He's done a good job of handling a more significant role on offense in recent weeks, and the former first-round pick is averaging a robust 25.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game over that seven-game stretch.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Pours in season-high 36 in win

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Avdija recorded 36 points (12-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 128-109 victory over the Nuggets. The 36 points were a season high for Avdija, who is having a breakout March for the Blazers. Over nine appearances this month, the fifth-year forward has scored at least 30 points four times, averaging 23.7 points, 10.1 boards, 5.6 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.3 combined steals and blocks while shooting 52.8 percent from the floor and 50.0 percent from beyond the arc. That production has come while Jerami Grant (knee) and Deandre Ayton (calf) have been sidelined, but Avdija may be playing well enough to retain elevated usage even after the Portland frontcourt gets healthier.

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• Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Explodes for huge line in win

  10D ago • By RotoWire

  Avdija registered 31 points (9-18 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 16 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 115-99 win over Memphis. Avdija shined in a convincing victory over the Grizzlies, and the surprise win is an encouraging sign for a squad trying to claw its way into the playoffs. Avdija and three other starters all scored in double-digits, and even Shaedon Sharpe, who usually sees lower numbers when Avdija takes over a game, scored 17 points. When healthy, Avdija often finishes as the team's top producer, and the team's playoff odds will increase if he continues to play at a high level.

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