The Blazers (32-39) ended the season 2-2 with the Nuggets (44-27), who fell into a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers (43-26) for third in the West. The Blazers honored the 1990 and 1992 Blazers teams that reached the NBA Finals with video tributes during the game.

Deni Avdija had 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-109 win over the Denver Nuggets, who were without star center Nikola Jokic for the third straight game.

Deni Avdija scored a season-high 36 points on 12-of-16 shooting to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a convincing 128-109 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday night.