Deni Avdija Nears Triple-Double with 33 Points in Trail Blazers' Loss

Deni Avdija had an impressive outing for the Portland Trail Blazers, nearly achieving a triple-double in Saturday's 136-131 loss to the Heat. Over 37 minutes, Avdija posted a game-high 33 points, shooting efficiently at 12-of-21 from the field, 3-of-9 from beyond the arc, and 6-of-7 from the free-throw line. He also grabbed 11 rebounds, dished out eight assists, and added one block, demonstrating his versatility despite the team's defeat.