Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija had a solid all-around game as Israel defeated Iceland in opening-round play at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in Poland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty Images By Joe Freeman | The Oregonian/OregonLive The Portland Trail Blazers don’t open the 2025-26 NBA season for roughly two months, but they’re already producing winning performances. Well, one of them is, anyway. Deni Avdija sparkled on both ends of the floor to help Israel defeat Iceland 83-71 in the opening round of Group D play at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament in Katowice, Poland. The Blazers’ starting small forward and international star finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, three