Deni Avdija has stepped up his playmaking for the Trail Blazers, looking like the All-Star he was last season.
Deni Avdija has returned to a primary point-forward role for the Portland Trail Blazers, sparking a three-game winning streak during Ja Morant's hamstring injury absence. Avdija posted 21 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds in Portland's 132-119 victory over the Phoenix Suns, guiding the team to a strong 6-1 start to the season.
Reese Kunz writes that Portland's offense thrives under first-year head coach Micah Nori when operating through Avdija. Teammates Damian Lillard and Morant have both endorsed Avdija as the focal point of the offense, allowing the forward to utilize his downhill playmaking and size effectively.
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