Deni Avdija has 34 points and 11 assists in the Trail Blazers’ 122-109 win over the Pelicans

Deni Avdija had 34 points and 11 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 122-09 on Friday night.
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Trail Blazers hand short-handed Pelicans a sixth straight loss

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Avdija’s double-double leads Trail Blazers to 122-109 win over Pelicans

Deni Avdija had 34 points and 11 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 122-09 on Friday night.

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New Orleans will try to stop its three-game home skid when the Pelicans host Portland. Friday's game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

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