Deni Avdija scores 24 in Portland's first loss of the season

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The Portland Trail Blazers suffered their first loss of the season in the NBA, a 124-103 defeat at home to the Memphis Grizzlies. According to Arutz Sheva and Ice, Deni Avdija scored 24 points and added 9 rebounds and 7 assists. According to Ynet, the Blazers did not show up in the second half. According to Haaretz, rookie Cameron Boozer recorded his first career triple-double, and Ja Morant was injured in the game.

According to Maariv, Avdija said after the game, "We got a taste of what it feels like when things don't come together." According to Ynet, Avdija said, "We weren't patient enough," and that it is "just one game out of 82."