Deni Avdija will miss his third consecutive game due to a back injury, affecting the Trail Blazers’ lineup in their matchup against the Grizzlies. Avdija, the team’s leading scorer and a recent All-Star, has been pivotal in their offense, making his absence a significant challenge. Jerami Grant is expected to continue filling in for Avdija as the team aims to snap their six-game losing streak.