The Portland Trail Blazers, the team of Israeli star Deni Avdija, won on the road against the Phoenix Suns by a score of 92-77.
Avdija's involvement in the game ended after just 59 seconds due to a flare-up of a recurring lower back injury. During an offensive play, he felt pain while dribbling with his back to the basket, immediately headed to the locker room, and did not return to the court.