Avdija Scores 28 Points Leading Portland Trail Blazers Over Denver Nuggets

Avdija played nearly 35 minutes, contributing three rebounds and five assists alongside his 28 points, nine of which came in the decisive fourth quarter. With less than 35 seconds remaining and Portland leading 113-107, Avdija drove past Christian Braun for a crucial basket to secure the win, gesturing to the home crowd to calm down. He later added a final layup to set the score at 118-110, drawing boos from the Denver fans.

Denver had taken an early 31-19 lead in the first quarter, but Portland rallied to turn the game around. Despite strong performances from Denver's Jamal Murray, who scored 35 points, and Nikola Jokic, who recorded 26 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, the Nuggets could not hold off the Trail Blazers. Portland's victory was also supported by Damian Lillard with 20 points, Donovan Clingan with 17 points and 18 rebounds, and Jrue Holiday with 17 points and 10 assists.