Deni Avdija accumulated 34 points (10-of-19 FGs, 11-of-14 FTs), seven rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Pelicans.
Avdija has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, but this was his first with at least 30 points in over a month. The Trail Blazers’ forward continues to flourish despite being thrust into a lead playmaker role that he had seldom taken on in the past. Another positive for fantasy managers on Friday was that Avdija only committed two turnovers; that category has been problematic at times. Portland ends its Week 11 schedule with a game against the Spurs on Saturday.
