Fansided · Nov 25, 2025
Blazers come to Deni Avdija realization that changes everything
Chicago Bulls v Portland Trail Blazers | Alika Jenner/GettyImagesThe shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers overcame key injuries to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks on the road with a final score of 115-103. Portland's starting lineup was proof that the modern NBA has thrown conventional wisdom out the window -- everyone was 6-foot-6 or taller, and they lacked a traditional point guard. Down two typical starters in Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe, interim head coach Tiago Splitter rolled out a unit consisting of Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan, Jerami Grant, and Sidy Cissoko.