Deni Avdija Scores 26, Leads Portland to Preseason Victory
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Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija scored 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 3-0 preseason record after defeating the Sacramento Kings. Avdija was Portland's top scorer in the game, with teammates Damian Lillard and Ja Morant also contributing. The Kings were notably missing several key players during the matchup.
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- Deni Avdija scored 26 points and had 9 rebounds in Portland's preseason win over Sacramento.
- The Portland Trail Blazers improved their preseason record to 3-0 with the victory.
- Avdija shot 9-of-13 from the field and was 6-of-6 from the free-throw line.
- Damian Lillard and Ja Morant scored 14 points each for Portland.
- Sacramento played without several of their star players, including Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija continued his strong start to the season, scoring 26 points in 25 minutes to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a preseason win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The Blazers improved their preseason record to 3-0 with the victory.
Avdija was the leading scorer for Portland, showcasing a dominant performance with 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field. He also contributed 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. Avdija shot 2-of-6 from three-point range and was perfect from the free-throw line, making all 6 of his attempts. He also managed the offense effectively during his time on the court, finishing with a plus-22 plus-minus rating.
Teammates Damian Lillard and Ja Morant also contributed offensively, with Lillard scoring 14 points in 23 minutes and Morant adding 14 points and 6 assists off the bench in the same amount of time. Emanuel Sharpe scored 12 points for Portland in 19 minutes.
Portland's three preseason wins are an encouraging sign, but the team has faced opponents missing key players. The Sacramento Kings, in particular, were without several of their prominent players, including Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk, and Ben Simmons, among others.
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