Avdija: Our small lineup still has the height and flexibility to defend from the 1st to the 5th position.

NBA Western NBA Cup, the Trail Blazers defeated the Nuggets 109-107. After the game, Avdija was interviewed and talked about the team's five small lineups. The following is part of the interview compiled by Xiaoba:

Q: Tell us about your feelings about the entire game, especially the stalemate in the fourth quarter?

A: I am impressed with the character of our team. We remain consistent on the defensive end and continue to improve our ability to finish games. I like the way we play - tough, aggressive and not easy for any team to play against.

Q: What do you think of the small lineup the team used at the end of the game?

Answer: I like it very much. Even with a small lineup, we still have height and flexibility on the defensive end. This lineup allows us to defend from position 1 to position 5 and cause interference to the opponent. If it works, keep it up.

Avdija played 32 minutes and 33 seconds in this game, making 7 of 13 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 7 of 9 free throws. He scored 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.