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NBA: Deni Avdija Scores 24 in Grizzlies' Rout of Trail Blazers

Israeli forward Deni Avdija delivered a strong performance with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, but the Portland Trail Blazers suffered their first loss of the NBA season, falling 124-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

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What happened

01The Portland Trail Blazers suffered their first loss of the NBA season, falling 124-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies.
02Israeli forward Deni Avdija led Portland with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in 32 minutes of play.
03The Memphis Grizzlies maintained their perfect 5-0 record to share the lead in the Western Conference.
04Nineteen-year-old Memphis rookie Cameron Boozer recorded his first career triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists.
05Portland guard Damian Lillard struggled during the game, scoring only nine points on poor shooting.
06Memphis guard Ja Morant was forced to leave the game in the final quarter after suffering a hamstring injury.
07The game was tied 58-58 at halftime before Memphis pulled away in the second half, aided by a 10-0 run in the third quarter.

The game was tied 58-58 at halftime, with Avdija scoring 13 points in the first half. However, Memphis took control in the second half, aided by a decisive 10-0 run late in the third quarter. The Grizzlies extended their lead in the final period to secure a 21-point victory, maintaining their perfect 5-0 record to share the lead in the Western Conference.

For Portland, Damian Lillard struggled, scoring only nine points. Memphis rookie Cameron Boozer, 19, recorded his first career triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Ja Morant left the game in the final quarter due to a hamstring injury.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 10:31

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