Deni Avdija Shines With 23 Points in Portland's Preseason Win
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 123-118 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors with a game-high 23 points. The Israeli player also contributed 2 assists and 2 rebounds in 21 minutes. New additions Damian Lillard and Ja Morant also played, scoring 15 and 8 points respectively. The Warriors, missing Stephen Curry, saw strong performances from Brandon Williams and Dalen Terry. Portland's regular season begins October 21st against the Phoenix Suns.
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- Deni Avdija scored 23 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 123-118 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors.
- Avdija shot 9 of 13 from the field, including 3 of 6 from three-point range, in 21 minutes.
- Damian Lillard added 15 points and Ja Morant contributed 8 points for Portland.
- Stephen Curry did not play for the Golden State Warriors, who were led by Dalen Terry with 23 points.
- Portland's regular season opener is scheduled for October 21st against the Phoenix Suns.
Israeli player Deni Avdija opened the preseason with a strong performance, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 123-118 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Avdija was the team's top scorer, netting 23 points in just 21 minutes of play. He demonstrated his offensive prowess by shooting 9 of 13 from the field, including 3 of 6 from three-point range, and added 2 assists, 2 rebounds, and 2 turnovers.
Avdija, who was Portland's undisputed star last season, showed his intent to remain dominant this year, especially with the addition of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant to the backcourt. He scored 14 points in the first quarter alone, playing with notable aggression and taking command from the start.
Lillard contributed 15 points in 19 minutes, while Morant added 8 points, 5 assists, and 4 turnovers. It's important to note that this was a preseason game where coaches often experiment, with Portland utilizing 17 players in total.
For the Warriors, who were without Stephen Curry who was rested, Brandon Williams and Dalen Terry were standout performers, scoring 17 and 23 points respectively. Portland's regular season opener is scheduled for October 21st against the Phoenix Suns.
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