Trail Blazers F Deni Avdija (back) ruled out vs. Heat
Jan 22, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) dribbles the ball during the first half against Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Portland Trail Blazers standout forward Deni Avdija exited Thursday night's game against the visiting Miami Heat with back soreness early in the third quarter and didn't return.
Avdija had 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 18 minutes before his departure.
Avdija left the contest less than two minutes into the second half, and the team officially ruled him out later in the third quarter.
The 6-foot-8 Avdija recently missed three consecutive games due to lower-back soreness. He played in each of the team's first 40 games before the injury. This was his second game back in uniform.
Avdija entered the contest as the Trail Blazers' leader in scoring at 26.2 points per game. He ranked second in rebounding (7.1) and assists (6.9).
Portland hosts the Toronto Raptors on Friday night in the second contest of a back-to-back.
--Field Level Media
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