Avdija recorded his seventh double-double of the season as the Trail Blazers picked up their second win in a row. Portland is just 15-28 on the season, however, leading many to believe they will be sellers at the deadline.

Avdija (ankle) finished with 20 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes in Sunday's 113-102 win over the Bulls.

Bulls: Zach LaVine (right patella tendon tendonitis) is probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left knee sprain) and Lonzo Ball (right quadriceps contusion injury management) are questionable. Jevon Carter (illness) is doubtful. Torrey Craig (right calf contusion and right ankle sprain) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) are out.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 28 points and Deni Avdija 19 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on Saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo hit two free throws ...

Portland Trail Blazers (13-24 ... 2 percentage points lower than the Trail Blazers have allowed to their opponents (47.7%). TOP PERFORMERS: Deni Avdija is averaging 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Trail Blazers. Bam Adebayo is scoring ...

Dec 28, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) runs into a double team defense by Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) and forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Portland Trail Blazers (13-25 ... percentage points lower than the Trail Blazers have given up to their opponents (47.7%). TOP PERFORMERS: Deni Avdija is shooting 45.8% and averaging 14.0 points for the Trail Blazers. Nic Claxton is averaging 10 points ...

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups got back two key players, lost one, tweaked the starting lineup and then attempted to snap a five-game losing streak and avoid going 0-5 on their current home stand. The Blazers found the right formula, showed improvement on defense and generated enough offense to win 113-102 at the Moda Center.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, left, stands next to Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP AP

Portland will try to end its four-game slide when the Portland Trail Blazers take on Houston. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

Chicago visits the Portland Trail Blazers after Nikola Vucevic scored 40 points in the Bulls' 125-123 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Jalen Green scored 26 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday, marking Portland’s fifth straight loss.