Avdija Shines as Portland Tops Oklahoma City Again
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108 for their second straight win. Deni Avdija led Portland with 28 points, tying his season-high, and added 6 assists and 4 steals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points for the Thunder. Portland is now fourth in the Western Conference and begins a six-game road trip.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Deni Avdija scored 28 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals in Portland's win over Oklahoma City.
- Portland Trail Blazers beat Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108 for their second consecutive victory.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 31 points in the loss.
- Portland is tied with Minnesota and Golden State, ranking fourth in the Western Conference.
- The Trail Blazers are starting a difficult six-game road trip.
The Portland Trail Blazers secured another victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, defeating them 118-108 on Wednesday night. This marks the second consecutive win for Portland against Oklahoma City within a 24-hour span.
Deni Avdija had a standout performance, matching his season-high with 28 points. He also contributed 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals (tying his career high), 2 blocks, and 5 turnovers in 34 minutes. Avdija's strong second quarter, where he and his teammates outscored the Thunder 28-18, helped Portland take a 56-50 lead into halftime. He was the team's leading scorer at the break with 12 points, benefiting from a slow start by Damian Lillard.
Portland established a game-high lead of 64-52 in the third quarter, but the shorthanded Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, mounted a comeback. In the final quarter, Jared McCann committed a hard foul on Avdija, who briefly remained on the floor before recovering to help secure the win. Avdija's crucial three-pointer with under three minutes left extended Portland's lead to 106-100, and he sealed the victory with a steal and fast-break dunk.
Six Portland players scored in double figures, with Sidy Cissoko adding 19 points. Jeru Holiday contributed 19 points off the bench, while Lillard finished with 18. For Oklahoma City, Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 31 points, and Isaiah Hartenstein added 20 points and 11 rebounds. Coach Mark Daigneault had to manage a depleted roster, notably without AJ Mitchell.
The Trail Blazers now hold a record matching Minnesota and Golden State, placing them fourth in the Western Conference. They are set to embark on a challenging six-game road trip.
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