In a recent ranking of the most likely NBA Rookie of the Year winners, Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan has recently risen in the ranks. Across 34

Deni Avdija has gradually become the standout Trail Blazer on Portland’s roster. Due to his impressive performances, the versatile forward has become a Blazers building block and a vital part of their rebuilding process.

When Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija scores and is fouled, he pays tribute to legendary former pro wrestler John Cena. Late in the third quarter of the Blazers’ 125-112 win Tuesday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, Avdija drove to the basket, scored and drew a foul with 2.5 seconds on the clock.

Jerami Grant would provide Milwaukee with the scoring pop its looking for — without the drama of Jimmy Butler or the contract of Bradley Beal.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 39 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks, who had won nine of their last 11 but were playing their third game in four nights.

The Portland Trail Blazers held the upper hand throughout the second half on their way to a 125-112 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks and their former teammate.

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-112 at the Moda Center. Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 30 points, and Giannis Antetokoun

The Trail Blazers have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. Sitting on a score of 97-89, they have looked like the better team, but there's still one more quarter to play. If the Trail Blazers keep playing like this,

Blazers beat Bucks 125-112, keeping Damian Lillard winless in Portland. Avdija leads with 30 pts in dominant effort.

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