Israeli NBA forward Deni Avdija racks up season high 36 points in Blazers win over Denver

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Israeli NBA small forward Deni Avdija had 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

The season high for Avdija brings his total number of points over the past six games to 162.

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