Deni Avdija News: Lone bright spot in offense

Avdija totaled 22 points (7-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-11 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 114-95 loss to the Spurs in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Avdija was the only first-unit player to register more than 10 points in Portland's season finale. The team was clearly outmatched, and although it was successful in containing Victor Wembanyama for most of the game, he put the game out of reach, helped by a spirited performance from Julian Champagnie and the rest of the starters. There will likely be significant changes to Portland's roster in the offseason, but Avdija will remain the team's centerpiece. Avdija achieved career highs in several categories this season, averaging 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists over 66 regular-season games.