They call him Turbo for a reason. Deni Avdija bashed through Houston's defense all night, starting with a tough layup and-one through traffic that had the first-time All-Star screaming to the Moda Center rafters. He followed it by catching the ball in the corner and burying a buzzer-beating triple over an outstretched defender to close the third quarter. Then the exclamation point: a full head of steam from halfcourt, splitting two Rockets defenders before finishing with a crafty reverse layup. Avdija poured in 41 points, six rebounds and two assists as Portland edged Houston 103-102 for their fourth straight win. · Jan 8, 2026