Deni Avdija Shines in Preseason Win, Praised for Lillard Partnership
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Israeli player Deni Avdija scored 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists in the Portland Trail Blazers' 110-98 preseason win against the Sacramento Kings. Avdija shot efficiently and received praise for his on-court synergy with teammate Damian Lillard. The Trail Blazers' roster depth was evident as multiple guards shared playing time in the decisive victory.
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- Deni Avdija recorded 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists in a preseason win.
- Avdija shot an efficient 69% from the field during his 25 minutes on court.
- Portland defeated Sacramento 110-98 in a game that was one-sided from the start.
- Team reporter Dan Marang praised Avdija's partnership with Damian Lillard.
- Jah Morant and Damian Lillard each scored 14 points in 23 minutes.
- Jerro Holiday and Scoot Henderson also contributed to the scoring for Portland.
Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija delivered another strong performance in the NBA preseason on Wednesday, scoring 26 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists in the Portland Trail Blazers' 110-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The game was largely one-sided, with Portland establishing a significant lead by halftime, 66-39, from which the Kings could not recover. The Trail Blazers utilized their deep roster, distributing minutes among their guards. Jah Morant and Damian Lillard each played 23 minutes, scoring 14 points, while Jerro Holiday added 11 points in 21 minutes, and Scoot Henderson contributed 9 points in 18 minutes. Avdija, playing 25 minutes, was a focal point, shooting an efficient 69% from the field. He also drew praise for his developing on-court chemistry with Lillard. "Deni on the court alongside someone with a presence like Dame is pretty spectacular," said team reporter Dan Marang. "They are on opposite sides of the court a lot, and you can just see how things open up on the other end."
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