Deni Avdija excels for Portland Trail Blazers in scoring

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is having the best scoring stretch of his career. In a recent game, he scored a season-high 36 points, helping the Blazers win 128-109 against the Denver Nuggets. Avdija has totaled 162 points over his last six games, which is a record for him. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups noted that this scoring run is impressive, even compared to Avdija's past performance with the Washington Wizards. Avdija's previous high for a six-game stretch was 146 points. The Blazers acquired Avdija through a draft-day trade last year, expecting him to grow as a player. He has stepped up recently, averaging 27 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. He has also contributed 5.7 assists per game, showing he is improving as a playmaker. Avdija's shooting accuracy has been remarkable. He is making 57.0% of his shots and 57.1% from beyond the three-point line. He enjoys his role on the team and focuses on helping them win, saying, “I’m just working hard... it’s all about the wins.” March has been Avdija's best month so far, and he believes he can still improve. He is learning about himself as a player and is excited about the future. The Blazers are currently fighting for a place in the playoffs. The Blazers will face the Boston Celtics next on Sunday at 3 p.m.