Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Chips in 18 in Game 1 loss
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Henderson racked up 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 loss to the Spurs in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Making his ninth straight start, the third-year guard was second on the Trail Blazers in scoring behind Deni Avdija's 30 points. Henderson has become a more efficient scorer during his latest starting stint, and over that nine-game stretch he's averaging 15.4 points, 3.2 assists, 2.4 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting a respectable 46.2 percent from the floor and 40.4 percent from long distance.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Big double-double in Game 1 loss
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Avdija recorded 30 points (12-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 loss to the Spurs in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The 25-year-old forward did everything he could to lead the Blazers to an upset, but only three of his teammates even scored in double digits. Avdija was on a tear to close out the regular season as well, and he's scored at least 25 points in eight straight games, averaging 30.0 points, 7.5 assists, 7.0 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.4 combined blocks and steals during that stretch while shooting 53.3 percent from the floor.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Erupts for 41 points in win
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Avdija posted 41 points (15-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-13 FT), 12 assists, seven rebounds and two blocks across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 114-110 Play-In Tournament win over the Suns.
Avdija turned in an extremely efficient performance from the field and got to the charity stripe often, finishing with a game-high 41 points. Including the postseason, the 25-year-old has reached the 40-point threshold twice in 2025-26 and three times in his career. The star forward also led all players in assists and recorded his second straight double-double. Avdija and the Trail Blazers are now set to face the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Scores 25 vs. Sacramento
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Avdija recorded 25 points (9-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists over 33 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 win over the Kings.
Avdija ended just four rebounds shy of ending the best regular season of his career with a triple-double, and the forward should play a massive role on offense for the Trail Blazers in the Play-In Tournament. Avdija will carry a hot hand into Tuesday's matchup against the Suns, scoring at least 20 points in his last eight games while averaging 26.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game in that span. Over the entire season, Avdija averaged a career-best 24.2 points, adding 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game in 66 starts.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Erupts with 35 points
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Avdija accumulated 35 points (11-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Friday's 116-97 win over the Clippers.
Although Avdija's long-range shot was mostly off-target, he was otherwise brilliant in an all-around performance to lead the Trail Blazers to victory. The win brought the team even with the Clippers, and they'll need a win in the season finale against the Kings to secure the eighth seed and a meeting against the Suns in the play-in bracket. Based on that urgency, Avdija should receive ample minutes in the season finale.
Avdija finished Wednesday's 112-101 loss to the Spurs with 29 points (13-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes.
Avdija dropped a game-high 29 points Wednesday, reaching the 20-point threshold in his sixth consecutive game. Over this stretch, the All-Star forward has averaged 24.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 35.6 minutes per game while shooting 49.0 percent from the floor.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Shines with 28/11 double-double
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Avdija racked up 28 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 114-104 victory over the Clippers.
Avdija padded his total with another great result at the charity stripe. The Portland standout has logged 23 games with 10 or more free-throw attempts, eclipsed only by Luka Doncic. Avdija also finished as the team's top rebounder, a milestone usually reserved for Donovan Clingan, who endured one of his worst games of the season. Avdija has recorded solid numbers since returning from a six-game absence, averaging 21.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.7 steals over a 13-game span.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Just misses double-double Friday
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Avdija finished with 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-9 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 100-93 loss to the Mavericks.
The 25-year-old forward fell one board short of tying his career high with his 18th double-double of the season. Avdija hasn't found his shot from three-point range since returning in early March from a six-game absence due to back trouble but has otherwise been productive. Over the last 11 contests, he's averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 threes and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting just 19.6 percent from long range.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Hits for 18 against Milwaukee
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Avdija notched 18 points (4-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one block over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-99 win over the Bucks.
The 25-year-old forward hasn't scored fewer than 17 points in 10 straight games since returning from a back issue in early March. Over that stretch, Avdija is averaging 21.6 points, 7.0 assists, 6.1 boards, 1.1 threes and 1.4 combined blocks and steals despite shooting woes that have seen him manage a 42.3 percent mark from the floor and 20.8 percent from three-point range.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Logs 18 points in victory
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Avdija produced 18 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 134-99 victory over the Nets.
Avdija ceded the marquee role to Toumani Camara during the win. The Nets did their best to contain him, but Avdija was able to draw several fouls in the act of shooting and padded his below-average scoring total at the charity stripe. Given Avdija's recent injury struggles, the team wasted no time in pulling him once the game got out of hand. He ended the night with only 21 minutes of court time, which was the lowest first-unit total of the game.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Nets 23 points with 14 assists
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Avdija ended with 23 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds and 14 assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to Denver.
Avdija showed some impressive playmaking, racking up double-digit dimes by halftime, and he also did a nice job of limiting his turnovers. This was Avdija's third straight game scoring 20-plus points, and he'll look to keep this hot streak alive Monday versus the Nets.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Produces from charity stripe
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Avdija racked up 18 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-12 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 114-95 win over Brooklyn.
Avdija wasn't efficient from the field but still worked his way to 18 points by getting to the free-throw line consistently. Beyond scoring, the wing has now recorded double-digit totals in combined rebounds and assists in each of his past five contests. While injuries have interrupted his season at times, the 25-year-old has still put together a strong 2025-26 campaign, particularly as a scorer.
Avdija had 22 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 103-101 loss to the Hornets.
Tuesday was the All-Star forward's second game back from an extended absence with lower-back injury management, so it was encouraging to see Avdija's workload climb back toward his season norm. Over his last 10 appearances, Avdija has averaged 17.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 25.3 minutes per game while shooting a pitiful 24.5 percent from downtown.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Listed as questionable
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Avdija (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
After missing the past seven games for Portland, Avdija is trending in the right direction and is officially day-to-day. If he does get the green light to return from his lingering back injury, it's possible he faces restrictions in his first game back.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Won't play Friday
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Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
As expected, Avdija will miss a seventh consecutive game due to a back injury. His next chance to play is Sunday against the Pacers, though the Trail Blazers have not provided a clear timeline for Avdija's return.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Iffy for Wednesday
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Avdija (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Avdija is still managing a lower-back injury and is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive contest. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out, Sidy Cissoko and Vit Krejci would be candidates to see increased minutes, especially if Kris Murray (illness) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Not playing Saturday
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Avdija (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
It'll be the third missed game in a row for Avdija as he continues to manage a lower-back injury, and his next chance to play will be the second leg of the Trail Blazers' back-to-back set against the Hawks on Sunday. Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko (illness) and Jerami Grant should continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Avdija is sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Avdija (back) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Avdija is likely to miss a third consecutive contest while managing a lower-back injury. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out for the front end of this back-to-back set, Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko and Jerami Grant would likely continue to soak up additional minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Out again Thursday
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Avdija (back) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game in Chicago.
Thursday will mark Avdija's second straight game on the sidelines, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff. Kris Murray, Sidy Cissoko and Matisse Thybulle will continue to pick up the slack in Avdija's absence.
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Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija: Won't return Sunday
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Avdija (back) won't return to Sunday's game against the Suns.
Avdija aggravated a preexisting back injury less than a minute into Sunday's game and will not return. Scoot Henderson, Jerami Grant and Sidy Cissoko are candidates for increased minutes with Avdija sidelined. His status for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves is now in question.
