Portland’s season ends despite a strong showing from Deni Avdija in a physical defeat.

Going into Game 5, tensions between the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs had already peaked the previous game. The Blazers led by Deni Avdija have a huge chip on their shoulders beyond the compulsion to keep their season alive.

Deni Avdija went on a lengthy tirade against Stephon Castle when asked about the the latter's ball shoving incident.

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Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija claims he pushed Stephon Castle due to the San Antonio Spurs guard "disrespecting" him in Game 4.

Deni Avdija clashes with De'Aaron Fox as Spurs eliminate Trail Blazers in Game 5 behind dominant fourth-quarter finish.

San Antonio Spurs fans let Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija hear it following a heated moment in the second half of Game 5.

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San Antonio came back for a huge win over the Trail Blazers in Game 4, and in the closing moments San Antonio's star point guard rubbed some salt in the wound.

That breakout has drawn bold praise from Paul Pierce, who described Avdija as a faster, stronger and more athletic version of six-time All-Star and two-time scoring champ Luka Doncic.