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.

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

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.

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 ...

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, left, reacts to Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, left, reacts to Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija and ...