Avdija Frustrated After Loss, Vows Revenge on Spurs
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers lost 125-103 to the San Antonio Spurs. Avdija scored 15 points and expressed frustration with the team's focus and early deficit. He vowed to learn from the loss and strategize for their next game against the Spurs, acknowledging the difficult back-to-back schedule after arriving home at 5 AM from Los Angeles.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Deni Avdija scored 15 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 125-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
- Avdija expressed frustration with the team's focus and early deficit in the game.
- He vowed to learn from the loss and strategize for their next matchup against the Spurs.
- Avdija cited the team's difficult back-to-back schedule after arriving home at 5 AM from Los Angeles.
- He remained optimistic about overcoming shooting slumps, calling it a mental aspect of the game.
Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers suffered their second loss in 24 hours, falling 125-103 to the San Antonio Spurs at home. Avdija contributed 15 points in the game, expressing his frustration post-loss. "It's frustrating to lose. We weren't focused, they built a big lead early on. We needed to fight harder, but we will definitely learn from this," he stated.
During the fourth quarter "garbage time," Avdija was already contemplating their next matchup against the Spurs. "When I was sitting on the bench, I was thinking about the things we will do next time we play them. About the game plan, the mentality, etc. We will meet them again, a few more times," he said.
Avdija acknowledged the challenging schedule that led to the loss. "For the next game against the Spurs, we will arrive fresher. It was crazy to play back-to-back after an away game in Los Angeles. We got home at 5 AM, woke up, and went to play. But there are no excuses in the NBA, we are professionals and we need to do what's required of us. San Antonio is a good and physical team, they have good guards," he explained.
Reflecting on shooting struggles, Avdija remained optimistic. "We just need to keep shooting from the free-throw line. Every period with less good percentages eventually ends. I and everyone here have gone through times when the ball went in less, it's part of basketball and the life of a professional athlete. Eventually, the balls will go in. It's a roller coaster. It's more mental than technical, the percentages will rise during the season."
