Avdija leaves Blazers’ victory over Suns just one minute in with back injury

During Portland’s second offensive possession, Avdija felt discomfort while backing down his defender in the post. Almost immediately, he signaled that something wasn’t right.

24 Feb, 03:57 — 24 Feb, 03:57

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An early-game injury to a player can significantly alter a team's strategy and performance for that particular match, potentially impacting the outcome. More broadly, it raises concerns about the player's long-term health and availability, which can have implications for the team's season goals and overall standings.

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AvdijaInjured player BlazersWinning team SunsOpposing team

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