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Avdija Shines Again as Portland Tops Oklahoma City for Second Straight Win

By מערכת וואלה ספורט

Translated & summarized from Walla by baba

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Israeli player Deni Avdija scored 28 points, matching his season high, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was Portland's second win against Oklahoma City in two days. Avdija also tied his career best with 4 steals and contributed significantly in the final minutes to secure the win. Sidy Cissoko added 19 points for Portland.

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Deni Avdija scored 28 points and had 4 steals in Portland's 118-108 win over Oklahoma City.
Portland defeated Oklahoma City for the second time in two days.
Avdija's late three-pointer and steal helped secure the Trail Blazers' victory.
Sidy Cissoko contributed 19 points for the winning Portland team.
Damian Lillard scored 18 points for Portland despite a slow start.

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108 on Wednesday night, marking their second consecutive victory over the same opponent within 24 hours. Israeli player Deni Avdija had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 28 points, matching his career best with 4 steals, and adding 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks in 34 minutes. His strong play, including a crucial three-pointer in the final minutes, helped secure the win. Avdija's impressive second quarter, where he scored 18 points, contributed to Portland's 56-50 halftime lead. Despite a comeback attempt by the Thunder led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the third quarter, Portland regained control. Avdija was involved in a hard foul in the fourth quarter but recovered to help seal the victory. Sidy Cissoko was a key contributor for Portland with 19 points, while Damian Lillard, who struggled early, finished with 18 points. Other Portland players in double figures included Toumani Camara (14), Robert Williams (10), and Donovan Clingan (5), with Jrue Holiday adding 19 points off the bench.