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Avdija Scores 28 as Trail Blazers Beat Thunder Again

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The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108, with Israeli player Deni Avdija scoring a game-high 28 points. This marked Portland's second straight win over Oklahoma City, following a 123-103 victory the previous night. Avdija scored 52 points across the two games, playing a key role in the Trail Blazers' comeback in the final quarter of the second match. Portland now holds an 8-3 record for the season, while Oklahoma City's record is 8-4.

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Deni Avdija scored 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-108 win over Oklahoma City.
Avdija scored 52 points in total across two consecutive wins against the Thunder.
The Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter, with Avdija and Damian Lillard scoring crucial points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 31 points, and Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double.
Portland's victory was their eighth in 11 games, while Oklahoma City's record fell to 8-4.
Portland had previously lost 19 of 20 games against Oklahoma City.

The Portland Trail Blazers secured their second consecutive victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 118-108 at home. Israeli player Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers in scoring with 28 points, contributing significantly in the final quarter. Avdija played 34 minutes, adding 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks to his performance. He shot 9 of 20 from the field, including 4 of 13 three-pointers, and made all 6 of his free throws.

This win followed a decisive 123-103 victory the previous night, where Avdija scored 24 points. Over the two games, Avdija accumulated a total of 52 points against Oklahoma City. The second game was closely contested, with Oklahoma City taking an 88-92 lead early in the fourth quarter. However, Portland rallied, with Avdija and Damian Lillard scoring 20 of the team's 30 points in the final period. Avdija hit a crucial three-pointer and made a steal leading to a dunk late in the game.

Donovan Clingan contributed 12 rebounds and 3 blocks. For Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the top scorer with 31 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, along with 6 assists.

The Trail Blazers' victory marked their eighth win in 11 games this season, improving their record. Oklahoma City's balance now stands at 8 wins and 4 losses after these two defeats. Notably, Portland had lost 19 of their previous 20 matchups against Oklahoma City before this recent two-game series.