The Portland Trail Blazers have been a mixed bag during the 2024-25 season. The team is firmly in rebuild mode, but they have bright spots. One of those promising players is Deni Avdija, the forward they acquired in an offseason trade with the Washington Wizards.

Two critical reserves, point guard Scoot Henderson and forward Deni Avdija, submitted some of their best games of the year. Avdija was so productive off the bench that he made a special dent in team history.

The Portland Trail Blazers took down the Utah Jazz in their most recent game. Second-year guard Scoot Henderson stole the show by hitting a game-winning shot an

Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 27 points, and Scoot Henderson made a tiebreaking jumper with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 122-120.

Scoot Henderson finished with 18 points and 10 assists, while Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 27 points for the Blazers.

Without head coach Chauncey Billups in place on Thursday night against the Utah Jazz, the Portland Trail ... point guard Scoot Henderson and forward Deni Avdija, submitted some of their best ...

Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 27 points, and Scoot Henderson made a tiebreaking jumper with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 122-120.