Avdija's Dunk and Roar Seals Victory for Portland

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Deni Avdija scored 28 points, including a game-sealing dunk and a celebratory roar, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win marked Portland's second consecutive victory against the Thunder within 24 hours. Avdija's performance also included 6 assists and 4 steals, while opposing MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points.

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Deni Avdija led Portland to a 118-108 win over Oklahoma City with 28 points.
Avdija sealed the victory with a steal and a solo dunk in the final minutes.
The win was Portland's second against Oklahoma City in 24 hours.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points for the losing Oklahoma City team.
Avdija also contributed 6 assists and 4 steals to the win.

Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers to their second win in 24 hours over the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a final score of 118-108. Avdija delivered a standout performance, scoring 28 points, along with 6 assists and 4 steals. The opposing MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored 31 points for Oklahoma City. Damian Lillard contributed 18 points for Portland, waking up in time to help secure the win.

The game was closer than the final score indicated. With two minutes remaining and Portland leading 100-108, Avdija drove to the basket against Alex Caruso for a crucial score. This was preceded by a block from Avdija that did not force a substitution for the opposing team. Lillard then took over, driving against Caruso again to extend the lead to 102-110 with just over a minute left.

The decisive moment came with Portland leading 114-106. Avdija made a smart steal and raced down the court for a solo dunk, effectively ending the game. Following the dunk, Avdija let out a roar, signaling the start of celebrations for the team. The NBA shared highlights of Avdija's performance, noting his 28 points, 11 points in the fourth quarter, and the game-sealing bucket.