Deni Avdija Credits Teamwork and Communication for Portland's Success
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli player Deni Avdija scored a season-high 34 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 120-107 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Avdija credited patience, teamwork, and strong communication, particularly with Damian Lillard, for the team's success and their 9-3 record. He stated that the team is very effective when united and focused.
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- Deni Avdija scored a season-high 34 points in the Trail Blazers' 120-107 victory over the Kings.
- Avdija stated he is still getting into game shape but felt good during the performance.
- He emphasized the importance of team unity and focus for Portland's success.
- Avdija highlighted communication with Damian Lillard as key to their on-court synergy.
- The win improved Portland's record to 9-3, placing them high in the Western Conference.
Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija achieved a season-high of 34 points, including a perfect 11-of-13 from the field and 9-of-9 from the free-throw line, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a decisive 120-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. This win improved Portland's record to 9-3, placing them high in the Western Conference standings.
Avdija attributed his performance to patience and trust in his work, noting that he is still regaining full fitness. He emphasized the crucial role of his teammates in setting him up for success and expressed his enjoyment of the game. "I just had to be patient, trust the work I'm doing and my game," Avdija stated. "I'm still getting into shape, but it felt good. I couldn't have done it without my teammates who got me to the right spots, so it was great. I really enjoyed it."
He further highlighted the team's focus and unity during the game, acknowledging the Kings' talent but stressing Portland's ability to stay cohesive. "We stayed focused. It was a tricky game. Sacramento isn't a bad team, they have talented players and they can shoot, but we stayed united, made the right decisions and moved the ball. Like I said, we're such a good team when we're united, playing together and focused. We're really good," Avdija said.
Avdija specifically pointed to the strong communication between himself and teammate Damian Lillard as a key factor in their effective on-court collaboration. He believes Lillard possesses a very high basketball IQ, but also feels the entire team's communication allows them to make adjustments and play effectively together. "I feel like our communication is the key. We know very well what to say to each other and when. He has a very high level of game understanding. But it's not just Dame, I feel like our communication is so good that we can fix things during the game and understand how to play together. It's great," Avdija explained.
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