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Ongoing Story· Day 70

Yahoo Sports Ranks Deni Avdija Sixth Best Small Forward for 2026-27 NBA Season

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Deni Avdija Achieves Unprecedented Efficiency in NBA Performance

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Israeli player Deni Avdija scored a season-high 34 points in the NBA, achieving an unprecedented 100.2% True Shooting Percentage, the highest this season for a player scoring 30+ points. His team, the Washington Wizards, defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-107. Avdija's performance included making all 9 of his free throws and only missing two shots total. This efficiency sets a new benchmark for high-scoring games in the league this season.

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  • Deni Avdija recorded a season-high 34 points with exceptional shooting efficiency.
  • Avdija achieved the NBA's highest True Shooting Percentage of 100.2% for a 30+ point scorer this season.
  • He made all 9 of his free throws and only missed two shots in the game.
  • Avdija's team, the Washington Wizards, secured their third consecutive win.
  • His performance is highlighted as one of the most efficient scoring displays in the league.
Deni Avdija Achieves Unprecedented Efficiency in NBA Performance
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Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija delivered a career-high 34-point performance, marking one of the most efficient games in the NBA this season. Avdija's Washington Wizards defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-107 on Friday night, securing their third consecutive victory. The Israeli star shot an exceptional 11-of-13 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, and was perfect from the free-throw line, making all 9 of his attempts. His shooting efficiency resulted in a True Shooting Percentage of 100.2%, the highest recorded this season for any player scoring 30 or more points. This figure surpasses notable performances by Alex Sarr (95.2%) and Paolo Banchero (91.9%).

Avdija's overall effective field goal percentage was 96.2%. His game was characterized by near-perfect scoring, with almost every shot attempt resulting in points. Notably, Avdija is the first player in the NBA this season to score 30 or more points while attempting only 13 field goals and 9 free throws, making just two total misses. In comparison, other players who reached the 30-point mark had more misses, with Sarr missing twice from the line and Banchero missing four free throws, despite Avdija's perfect 9-of-9 from the line. Avdija's remarkable efficiency in scoring 30+ points places him at the top among all such performances this season.

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