The rise of Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija continued Tuesday during a 125-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at the Moda Center. Avdija led the Blazers with a season-high 30 points and added nine rebounds with four assists, a performance coach Chauncey Billups recognized as the forward’s best since arriving to Rip City this season.

Deni Avdija scored a season-best 30 points and collected nine rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Damian Lillard's return to town for the second straight season with a solid 125-112 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Deni Avdija had a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

The Portland Trail Blazers left the Moda Center Sunday disappointed that they couldn’t pull out a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they were still pleased with their overall effort against the NBA’s top team. The impressive play of forwards Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara was at the heart of the Blazers’ performance during the 118-108 loss.

Deni Avdija is proving to be a game-changer for the Portland Trail Blazers, and their offseason trade for him looks like a massive win.