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Avdija Leads Portland to Victory Over Oklahoma; Wolf Achieves Double-Double

By יאן מלניקוב

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Deni Avdija scored 28 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Avdija's late-game heroics, including crucial free throws and a three-pointer, secured the win. In another game, Danny Wolf recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Brooklyn Nets, who lost 145-111 to the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Deni Avdija scored 28 points, leading Portland to a 118-108 win over Oklahoma City.
Avdija's late-game plays, including a steal and free throws, gave Portland the lead.
Damian Lillard also made key plays in the final minutes to secure Portland's victory.
Danny Wolf achieved his second double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points for Oklahoma City.

Deni Avdija was instrumental in leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a second consecutive victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a final score of 118-108. The game, played in Portland and starting at 5:00 AM Israel time, saw Portland overcome an early deficit and a close fourth quarter to secure the win. Avdija's crucial steal and free throws in the final minutes gave Portland the lead, and he followed up with a three-pointer after a missed free throw by Oklahoma's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Damian Lillard also contributed significantly with key drives in the closing moments, effectively sealing the game.

Avdija finished the game with an impressive 28 points, including 11 in the final quarter, along with 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. Lillard added 18 points, with 9 coming in the fourth quarter. Jeru Holiday and Sidi Cissoko each scored 19 points for Portland. For Oklahoma City, Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 31 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In another NBA game, Danny Wolf achieved his second double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds in the Brooklyn Nets' 145-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Wolf also added 4 assists and 2 blocks. The Nets' offense was potent, with Michael Porter Jr. and Ygor Diomin scoring 22 points each, and Julius Randle, Moritz Wagner, and Noah Clowney adding 17 and 16 points respectively. Zion Williamson was the high scorer for New Orleans with 29 points.