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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Avdija and Morant's 'Cigarette' Celebration Goes Viral After Blazers' Season Opener

Deni Avdija and Ja Morant celebrated a three-pointer with a viral "imaginary cigar" gesture during the Portland Trail Blazers' 124-83 season-opening win over the Phoenix Suns. The moment highlighted their newfound chemistry, contrasting with a past on-court confrontation.

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What happened

  1. 01Deni Avdija and Ja Morant's "imaginary cigar" celebration went viral after a Blazers win.
  2. 02The moment contrasted with a past on-court confrontation between Avdija and Morant.
  3. 03Avdija scored 18 points and 10 rebounds in the 124-83 victory over Phoenix.
  4. 04Morant contributed 14 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals in his debut.
  5. 05The team's chemistry eased concerns about ball-sharing among new stars.

Both players delivered strong performances, with Avdija scoring 18 points and Morant adding 14 points and eight assists, easing concerns about team cohesion.

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