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Avdija exits Suns game with back injury

Portland All-Star guard Deni Avdija left Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns with a lower back injury after just one minute of action.

The Trail Blazers confirmed Avdija won't return to the contest. The guard was listed as questionable before the game but decided to play despite battling lower back issues for weeks.

Avdija entered Sunday's matchup averaging 25 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists for the season.