<p>Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers opened their playoff series on Sunday with a loss to the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 111-98.</p><p>Avdija stood out in his playoff debut with 30 points and 10 rebounds, along with 5 assists, but it was not enough for a victory. On the other side, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama led his team with 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. Game 2 of the series will take place on Tuesday night.</p> | Read More in News from Israel