US EditionBlazers Beat Warriors 139-119 in Splitter’s Debut as Interim Coach
Deni Avdija scored 26 points and led Portland to outscore Golden State 66-30 in the paint during Tiago Splitter’s first game as interim head coach.
- In Portland last year, Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers with 26 points and six assists as Tiago Splitter debuted as interim head coach in a 137-119 win.
- Chauncey Billups, head coach , was replaced by Tiago Splitter, interim head coach, who told reporters he wanted to keep the team focused on basketball.
- Dominance showed in the paint as the Portland Trail Blazers outscored Golden State Warriors 66-30 and shot 47% from three compared to Golden State's 42%.
- Portland will travel next to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night, while Golden State hosts Memphis on Monday night amid roster depth shifts.
- The abrupt leadership shift leaves the team described as reeling, and Splitter said he wanted to keep focus on basketball during his debut as interim head coach on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
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NBA: Trail Blazers torch Warriors in Splitter’s interim debut
PORTLAND, Oregon— Deni Avdija had 26 points and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 139-119 in the NBA on Friday night in Tiago Splitter’s first game as interim head coach. Splitter is stepping in after coach Chauncey Billups was arrested by the FBI early Thursday and arraigned in federal court later that day. Splitter told reporters before the game he wanted to keep his team focused on basketball. Jerami G…
Blazers bounce back to defeat Warriors despite Billups' departure
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The Portland Trail Blazers looked confident and poised during their Friday night matchup against the Golden State Warriors, taking them down 139-116. Even despite the recent coaching changes due to Chauncey Billups being placed on immediate leave, the Blazers had eight players score in the double digits and shot 53% from the field as a team. Deni Avdija led the effort with 26 points, six assists, five rebounds, sinking 4…
Idaho State Journal
Avdija scores 26 points as Trail Blazers beat Warriors 139-119 in Splitter's debut as interim coach
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had 26 points and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 139-119 on Friday night in Tiago Splitter’s first game as interim head coach.
NiagaraFallsReview.ca
Avdija scores 26 points as Trail Blazers beat Warriors 139-119 in Splitter’s debut as interim coach
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had 26 points and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 139-119 on Friday night in Tiago Splitter’s first game as interim head coach.
Jackson Progress-Argus
Blazers blast Warriors in first game under Tiago Splitter
Deni Avdija registered 26 points, six assists and five rebounds as one of eight Portland players scoring in double digits to help the Trail Blazers rout the visiting Golden State Warriors 139-119 on Friday night.
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