
Spoelstra: No need to penalize Ball any further
Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
Deni Avdija praised Tiago for bringing energy and belief to the Portland Trail Blazers, contributing to their success. He also mentioned a moment with Jrue Holiday that showcased veteran leadership during a game.
When asked about the moment Jrue Holiday pulled him away from the referee near the end, Avdija smiled. “I just thought it was a foul and like I just started having a conversation with the referee that could ended up in the technical. So, he pulled me back. He did a good job. That’s a vet move.” Avdija also connected the night to the bigger picture for Portland. “I feel like Tiago came in took over brought the energy every single night wanted us to succeed he believed in each and every single one of us and it paid out,” he said.
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Deni Avdija stated that Tiago brought energy and belief to the team, which contributed significantly to their success.
Jrue Holiday pulled Deni Avdija away from a referee to prevent a potential technical foul after Avdija expressed his frustration about a call.

Erik Spoelstra supports no further penalties for LaMelo Ball after flagrant foul.
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