Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers and Deni Avdija
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Votes cascading for Deni Avdija’s most improved player campaign
Deni Avdija has provided the central story for the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 season. Hobbled by injuries and a general lack of shooting, the Blazers have struggled to advance to .500 since the first weeks of their campaign.
Deni Avdija suffered a lower back injury Sunday afternoon during the Blazers’ 123-114 loss to the New York Knicks at Moda Center, spoiling the eagerly-anticipated return of Holiday from a 27-game absence.
The Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers meet Thursday at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.