Latest Basketball News: Deni Avdija's Monster Night – 37 Points Not Enough as Blazers Stumble in Tournament Heartbreaker
November 27, 2025
Latest Basketball News: Israeli Star Puts Up Historic Numbers in Do-or-Die Game
In a night that belonged to one player but slipped away from his team, Deni Avdija lit up the court like never before, pouring in a blistering 37 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers. But even a career-altering explosion from the Israeli star couldn't prevent a 115-102 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals, sending Portland packing from the competition.
Avdija, the 24-year-old forward who's been a steady riser since his trade to Portland last summer, unleashed his full arsenal on Thursday night at the Moda Center. Playing all 40 minutes, he finished with 37 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 block and 6 turnovers on an incredible 12-of-19 shooting, including 5-of-8 from three.
Latest Basketball News: Fourth-Quarter Collapse Ends Portland's Tournament Run
The fourth quarter had all the makings of a classic comeback—until De’Aaron Fox and the Spurs slammed the door with a decisive 8-0 run. Fox matched Avdija’s 37 points, while Devin Vassell added 23. San Antonio advanced despite missing Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
Social media exploded after the final buzzer:
- “Deni Avdija just put the entire league on notice. 37 in a do-or-die game. Portland might have found their next franchise cornerstone.”
- “Feels like we just watched the passing of the torch from Dame to Deni. Same clutch gene.”
The loss stings tonight, but nights like this prove one thing: Deni Avdija is no longer a promising young player—he’s a star. And Rip City is just getting started.
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