It’s Thursday, January 30, and the Orlando Magic (24-24) and the Portland Trail Blazers (18-29) are all set to square off from Moda Center in Portland. This game is another featuring two teams whose fortunes of late are at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija's team, the Portland Trail Blazers, won on the road against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, by a score of 101-79. Avdija, who was in Portland's starting ...

Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

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Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner.

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Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night.

Blazers beat Bucks 125-112, keeping Damian Lillard winless in Portland. Avdija leads with 30 pts in dominant effort.

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ORLANDO, Fla ... spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner. Toumani Canara added 16 points and six rebounds for Portland. Deni Avdija finished with 13 points, five rebounds and ...