Avdija Frustrated After Loss, Vows Revenge on Spurs
Translated & summarized from N12 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 prepare for future matchups against the Spurs, acknowledging the difficult back-to-back schedule after arriving home early from Los Angeles.
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- Deni Avdija scored 15 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 125-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
- Avdija expressed frustration over the team's lack of focus and early deficit against the Spurs.
- He vowed to learn from the loss and prepare for future games against San Antonio.
- Avdija cited the challenging schedule, playing back-to-back after a late arrival from Los Angeles.
- He expressed confidence that the team's shooting and free throw percentages would improve.
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 only 15 points in the game. "It's frustrating to lose," Avdija stated post-game. "We weren't focused, they built a big lead early. We needed to fight harder, but we will definitely learn from this." He added that during the fourth quarter "garbage time," he was already thinking about their next matchup against the Spurs, focusing on game plan and mentality. "We will meet them again, a few more times."
Avdija acknowledged the challenging schedule, noting, "It was crazy to play back-to-back after an away game in Los Angeles. We got home at 5 AM, woke up, and played. But there are no excuses in the NBA; we are professionals and need to do what's required." He described the Spurs as a good, physical team with strong defenders.
Addressing the team's shooting struggles, Avdija expressed confidence that their free throw percentage would improve. "Every period with less good percentages eventually ends. I and everyone here have gone through times when the ball didn't go in as much; it's part of basketball and a professional athlete's life. Eventually, the shots will go in. It's a rollercoaster. It's more mental than technical; the percentages will rise during the season."
