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RecapDeni Avdija recorded 22 points (6-of-12 FGs, 9-of-14 FTs), nine rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Friday’s loss to the Lakers.
Avdija shot well from the field and finished one rebound shy of a triple-double. However, he also recorded a season-high eight turnovers. In the Trail Blazers’ last four games, Avdija has dished out 30 assists, taking on even more playmaking responsibilities with Ja Morant (hamstring) sidelined. Also, Friday’s eight turnovers were a departure from the norm, as Deni had not committed more than three in any game this season.