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Deni Avdija Scores Season-High 28 Points as Portland Tops Oklahoma City Again

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Deni Avdija scored a season-high 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was Portland's second straight win against the Thunder. Avdija also added six assists and four steals in the game. In another NBA matchup, Deni Wolf achieved his first double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds in the Brooklyn Nets' 145-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Deni Avdija scored a season-high 28 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 118-108 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Avdija's performance included six assists, four steals, and two blocks in the Trail Blazers' second consecutive victory against the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 31 points, but the Thunder fell to their second straight loss to Portland.
Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds for Oklahoma City, while Alex Caruso added 14 points.
In another game, Deni Wolf recorded his first double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Brooklyn Nets.
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111, with Michael Porter Jr. and Igor Dumin scoring 22 points each.

Israeli player Deni Avdija continued his strong start to the season, contributing significantly to the Portland Trail Blazers' 118-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. This marked Portland's second consecutive win against Oklahoma City, both at home.

Avdija delivered an impressive performance, matching his season-high with 28 points. He also recorded six assists, three rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in 34 minutes on the court. His shooting included 9-of-20 from the field, 4-of-13 from three-point range, and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line, though he also committed five turnovers.

After a first half where Avdija scored 12 points, Portland led 56-50. Oklahoma City, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, mounted a comeback in the third quarter and even took a brief lead in the fourth. However, Avdija, after recovering from a hard foul from Jared McCain, played a crucial role in Portland's decisive run. He scored to give Portland a 99-98 lead and later hit a key three-pointer to extend it to 106-100. A steal and dunk by Avdija in the final moments sealed the victory.

Other notable performances for Portland included 19 points each from Sidy Cissoko and Jrue Holiday, and 18 points from Damian Lillard. For Oklahoma City, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points despite inefficient shooting, while Isaiah Hartenstein added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Alex Caruso contributed 14.

In another game, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111. Deni Wolf, starting for Brooklyn, recorded his first double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds, along with four assists, two blocks, and a steal in 29 minutes. Michael Porter Jr. and Igor Dumin led the Nets with 22 points each, while Zion Williamson scored 29 for the Pelicans.