Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee Bucks

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Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija plays ‘best game’ in win over Bucks
The rise of Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija continued Tuesday during a 125-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at the Moda Center. Avdija led the Blazers with a season-high 30 points and added nine rebounds with four assists, a performance coach Chauncey Billups recognized as the forward’s best since arriving to Rip City this season.
Deni Avdija scores 30 as Trail Blazers beat Bucks
Deni Avdija scored a season-best 30 points and collected nine rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard's return to town for the second straight season with a solid 125-112 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Deni Avdija Has Found His Home as a Blazers Building Block
Deni Avdija has gradually become the standout Trail Blazer on Portland’s roster. Due to his impressive performances, the versatile forward has become a Blazers building block and a vital part of their rebuilding process.
Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija shares celebration link to former pro wrestler John Cena
When Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija scores and is fouled, he pays tribute to legendary former pro wrestler John Cena. Late in the third quarter of the Blazers’ 125-112 win Tuesday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, Avdija drove to the basket, scored and drew a foul with 2.5 seconds on the clock.
Deni Avdija lifts the Blazers over the Bucks and Giannis
Deni Avdija scored 30 points, a new personal best for the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season, pushing the Portland Trail Blazers to a comeback win, 125-112, over the Milwaukee Bucks in Moda Center.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers 112-125: Deni Avdija scores 30 as Blazers upset Bucks
Blazers beat Bucks 125-112, keeping Damian Lillard winless in Portland. Avdija leads with 30 pts in dominant effort.
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Blazers' Deni Avdija Reveals Special Link to WWE Superstar John Cena
Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija put up an excellent game against the Milwaukee Bucks, recording 30 points, ...
Avdija scores 30 as the Blazers top former teammate Lillard and the Bucks 125-112
Deni Avdija had a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 ...
Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return for a second time, beating Bucks 125-112
The Portland Trail Blazers held the upper hand throughout the second half on their way to a 125-112 home win over the ...
Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers (01/28): Box score, player stats, game summary, and more
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-112 at the Moda Center. Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 30 ...