Deni Avdija amassed 18 points (7-of-16 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Suns.
Due to an ankle injury, Avdija was a game-time decision on Wednesday. Cleared to play an hour before tip-off, he started and logged 23 minutes. With the Trail Blazers winning by over 40 points, Avdija didn’t have to extend himself in the season opener. He led the team with 16 shot attempts, a positive development given Damian Lillard and Ja Morant were also in the Blazers’ starting lineup.