Deni Avdija is getting closer to returning to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup. Ahead of Wednesday’s clash against the Memphis Grizzlies, Avdija has a positive status as he ramps up his recovery from a back injury.
Portland has listed Avdija as questionable for the matchup, making him a potential game-time decision. The Israeli All-Star has been dealing with a back injury that has forced him to miss games on several occasions, including the last four contests.
He played two games after the All-Star break, logging 30 minutes against the Denver Nuggets on Feb. 20 and only one minute against the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 22. In the Suns game, he exited early and did not return for the rest of the action.
In the four games Avdija missed, the Blazers posted a 3-1 record. The 25-year-old’s breakout has been a breath of fresh air in a season where Portland has struggled offensively in the absence of Damian Lillard. It’s a relief that he is living up to his supreme potential. He is averaging a career-high 24.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.6 assists this year. It’s exciting there are several more levels he can take his game to in the years to come.
Deni Avdija Stats vs Memphis Grizzlies
Deni Avdija has averaged 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 12 games against the Grizzlies. This season, he has played in only one of the three matchups, scoring 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the 119-96 loss to Memphis on Dec. 7. His highest outing against the Grizzlies was 31 points in a 115-99 win last year.
How to Watch Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies?
The Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup is slated for an 8 p.m. ET tipoff at the FedExForum in Memphis. The game will be televised on Rip City Television Network, KUNP and FDSSE. Fans who prefer online streaming can watch via Fubo, while international viewers can catch the game through NBA League Pass.
This is the fourth and final meeting between these conference rivals, with Portland currently leading the series 2-1. Another major storyline to watch is that both Portland and Memphis are battling for a playoff spot. The Trail Blazers hold the 10th spot with a 29-33 record, just five games ahead of 11th-place Memphis. If Portland wants to make the playoffs, they have work to do, and the return of key figures like Deni Avdija will be crucial during the final stretch of the regular season.
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