During the night the Blazers beat Utah without problems and Deni Avdija, who is now increasingly a protagonist, is leading his team. Another triple double came close for him with 33 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds, playing just under 29 minutes in the new role of point guard for him. Portland, having achieved its 3rd consecutive victory, is now more than ever in the running for the play-in and is not even too far from the playoff zone, while the doors are opening for the Israeli towards the first call-up of his career to the All-Star Game
Avdija’s Rise: NBA Star & Portland’s Playoff Hopes
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