Mar 2, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images via Reuters.
The Portland Trail Blazers’ Israeli forward, Deni Avdija, registered his first career triple-double in the world’s top basketball league, the NBA. Avdija finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in his team’s 129-133 overtime loss to league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers.
Avdija, who was initially doubtful for the game, took the court and delivered an impressive performance, matching his season-high in points. He had a chance to make his night even more memorable but missed a potential game-winning three-pointer.
Portland had led by as many as 18 points during the game, but Cleveland mounted a major comeback, securing their 10th consecutive victory, which also ended the Blazers’ four-game winning streak. With the win, Cleveland improved to a league-best 50-10 record, while Portland dropped to 27-34, ranking 12th in the Western Conference, five games behind the play-in tournament spots.
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