Deni Avdija Scores 26 in Portland's Preseason Victory Over Sacramento
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Israeli player Deni Avdija scored 26 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110-98 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings. Avdija also recorded 9 rebounds and 4 assists, as Portland improved to 3-0 in the preseason. The Trail Blazers will play their final preseason game on Saturday before beginning their regular season on October 26th.
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- Deni Avdija scored 26 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 110-98 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings.
- Avdija added 9 rebounds and 4 assists to his game-high scoring performance.
- The victory gave the Portland Trail Blazers a 3-0 record in the preseason.
- Emanuel Sharpe was the leading scorer for the Sacramento Kings with 12 points.
- Portland's regular season begins on October 26th against the Phoenix Suns.
Israeli player Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 110-98 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings, scoring a game-high 26 points. Avdija also contributed 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks in just 25 minutes of play, helping Portland build a commanding 35-point lead in the third quarter. He was particularly dominant in the second half, scoring 13 points in the third quarter alone. The Trail Blazers finished the game with a 3-0 preseason record.
For the Kings, Emanuel Sharpe was the top scorer with 12 points, along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists. The game saw strong performances from other Portland players, including Damian Lillard and Jah Morant, who each added 14 points, and Toumani Camara and Jrue Holiday with 11 points each. Sacramento's scoring was led by Tristan Newton and Jonathan Mogbo, both with 15 points, while Mogbo also secured a double-double with 10 rebounds. Precious Achiuwa added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings.
Avdija's performance signals a strong start to his seventh NBA season. The Trail Blazers will play their final preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday before officially opening their regular season against the Phoenix Suns the following Thursday.
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