Deni Avdija

Second consecutive loss: San Antonio routs Portland and Avdija

The Trail Blazers fell 125-103 to San Antonio, with Avdija finishing with 15 points in a game where his team collapsed and trailed by 35 points. Eighth consecutive victory for the Spurs.

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This time, it wasn't enough. Avdija.
Take Portland and Avdija seriously.

Avdija outshines Jokic as Portland secures impressive 118-110 road win in Denver

The Israeli star scored 28 points, stepped up in clutch time, and led Portland over Denver. Oregon’s squad erased a double-digit deficit and snapped an 18-game road slump to improve to 5-1.

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He was everywhere on both ends of the court. Avdija.

Avdija stars with 24 points as Portland dominates the Jazz

Deni Avdija led Portland to a 112-90 win over Utah with 24 points. A dominant first half paved the way for the Blazers' 4th win, as Damian Lillard added 22 points with Denver up next.

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Lillard and Avdija celebrate the game-winning play.

Deni Avdija shines with 23 points as undefeated Portland defeats Lakers

The Israeli forward shined in the 4th quarter, adding 9 assists as Portland reached 3-0 with a 136-129 win over the Lakers, who lost for the first time despite Luka Doncic's 41 points.

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Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija scores 6 points in first Wizards home win

The Washington Wizards grabbed a big early lead and coasted to a 128-107 victory.

JANUARY 12, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija

Israeli NBA phenom Deni Avdija posts career-high night vs. Miami Heat

Washington was led by Avdija and Garrison Mathews, who scored 20 and 22 points, respectively.

JANUARY 10, 2021ByZACHARY KEYSER, REUTERS
Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija

Avdija scores 11 points, Wizards snatch their first win of the season

Washington saw its robust 16-point lead with 8:53 to play in the second whittled to three at halftime after Minnesota went on a 27-14 run to end the quarter.

JANUARY 2, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Washington Wizards at Minnesota Timberwolves

Deni Avdija, Wizards fall to 0-4 with loss to Bulls

Avdija maintains NBA comfort level with nine points and stellar three-point shooting in fourth game.

DECEMBER 30, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
WASHINGTON WIZARDS Israeli forward Deni Avdija drives past Chicago Bulls defender Otto Porter Jr. during the Bulls’ 115-107 victory over the Wizards late Tuesday night.

Deni Avdija scores seven points in his NBA debut

Israeli teen starts in Wizards’ season-opener, plays 28 minutes and earns praise of coach for poise and defensive presence

DECEMBER 24, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Deni Avdija plays in a preseason game for the Washington Wizards, the NBA team that drafted him in the first round of the 2020 draft.

Deni Avdija impressive in first NBA game

Israeli teenage rookie scores 15 points in 24 minutes, while not missing a shot, in Washington Wizards' preseason opener

DECEMBER 14, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
DENI AVDIJA (number 9) is on the court in the Washington Wizards starting line-up for the tip-off of Sunday's night preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Israeli rookie finished with 15 points in his NBA debut