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De’Aaron Fox hard foul on Deni Avdija draws boos in Spurs-Blazers Game 5
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Deni Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers entered Game 5 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs looking to extend their season. Down 3-1 in the series , Portland knew it needed a big game from Avdija to see another game.
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Amid the fourth quarter of the contest, Avdija tried to make things happen, as he attacked the rim, looking to trim the Spurs' big lead. However, he was sent crashing to the floor after getting bumped by San Antonio guard De'Aaron Fox.
Avdija took exception to Fox's foul as he bounced right up and charged at the San Antonio star. His teammates got in between and prevented things from escalating. Meanwhile, Spurs fans in the building booed Avdija hard as he went to Portland's bench.
Play resumed later on, with the Spurs weathering Portland's comeback attempts. San Antonio ultimately took care of business and eliminated the Blazers with a 114-95 victory.
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Avdija led Portland with 22 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field with three rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes of action.
As for the Spurs, they were paced by Fox's 21 points, while Victor Wembanyama had a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds to go with six blocks.
Despite their early exit from the playoffs, the Blazers can hold their heads high for reaching this far. They made the playoffs for the first time since 2021, despite the early-season challenge of their situation with Chauncey Billups . With the experience they gained, the Blazers can look forward to a brighter future in the 2026-27 campaign.
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