Avdija scores 24 points as Portland suffers first loss of the season
Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers suffered their first loss of the NBA season Thursday night, falling 124-103 at home to the Memphis Grizzlies. Portland dropped to 3-1, while Memphis maintained its perfect record, improving to 5-0. Avdija led Portland with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, but his performance was not enough to prevent the defeat.