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Avdija scores 36 points to lead Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over Nuggets

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) tries to get around Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 21, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — 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, who were without star center Nikola Jokic for the third straight game.

Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points as the Trail Blazers dominated the second half (74-50) to cruise to their fourth straight victory.