With star Deni Avdija likely out again, Blazers square off with Hawks

Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija have shared the court just once since Holiday sustained a right calf injury on Nov. 14.

Though Holiday returned earlier this week, Portland's top two players likely will not be together again Thursday night when the Trail Blazers host the Atlanta Hawks.

Avdija, a leading All-Star candidate, missed Tuesday night's 119-97 road loss against the Golden State Warriors with lower-back soreness and is listed as doubtful to play against the Hawks. The small forward played in each of Portland's first 40 games.