Warriors Rout Trail Blazers in Final Preseason Game; Avdija Scores 12

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 128-118 in their final preseason matchup before the NBA season begins. This game served as a rematch after the Trail Blazers had beaten the Warriors less than a week prior.

With key stars like Stephen Curry in the lineup, the Warriors controlled most of the game, finishing the first quarter with a 36-25 lead and extending it to 67-58 by halftime. They further increased their advantage in the third quarter, entering the final period with a 13-point lead.

Israeli player Deni Avdija played 23 minutes, contributing 12 points on 5-of-15 shooting from the field, including 0-of-4 from three-point range. He also added 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in what was described as a lukewarm performance by his standards.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors' scoring with 20 points, though he shot 3-of-11 from beyond the arc. Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis each scored 17 points, while veteran Al Horford added 15 points off the bench. For the Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard was the top scorer with 23 points, making all 13 of his free throws. Ja Morant added 19 points on efficient 8-of-10 shooting.

The Trail Blazers are set to open their regular season on Wednesday night at home against the Phoenix Suns. Avdija continues to establish his role with the Trail Blazers, having been ranked highly by US media outlets, including 27th on CBS's list of top players and similarly high on ESPN and HoopsHype rankings.