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Avdija Unfazed by First Loss, Calls Memphis Game a 'Learning Experience'
Israeli player Deni Avdija's Portland Trail Blazers lost their first game of the season 124-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies. Avdija recorded 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in the defeat. He called the loss a "learning experience" for the team, emphasizing the need to improve defensively and offensively.
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What happened
- 01Deni Avdija scored 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in Portland's first loss to Memphis.
- 02Avdija described the 124-103 defeat as a "learning experience" for the team.
- 03He noted defensive lapses and missed three-pointers as key issues in the game.
- 04Avdija expressed trust in teammates like Damian Lillard and Ja Morant for offensive roles.
- 05Local media criticized Damian Lillard's 3-for-13 shooting and Portland's reliance on threes.
- 06The Blazers' bench players also received criticism for their performance in the loss.
Local media criticized Damian Lillard's shooting and the team's over-reliance on three-pointers.
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