Deni Avdija Scores Season-High 34 Points in Blazers Victory
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Deni Avdija scored a season-high 34 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 120-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The win extended the Blazers' streak to three games, improving their record to 9-3 and placing them fourth in the Western Conference. The game was part of the NBA Cup, where Portland now has a 1-1 record.
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- Deni Avdija scored a season-high 34 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 120-107 win over the Sacramento Kings.
- Avdija was efficient, making 11 of 13 field goals and all 9 free throws.
- The win was Portland's third in a row, improving their record to 9-3.
- Portland now sits fourth in the Western Conference, 1.5 games behind the leader.
- The Blazers hold a 1-1 record in the NBA Cup after their victory.
Israeli forward Deni Avdija set a new season scoring high with 34 points in the Portland Trail Blazers' 120-107 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. This marks the first time this season Avdija has surpassed 30 points. He was highly efficient from the field, making 11 of 13 shots, including 3 of 5 three-pointers, and was perfect from the free-throw line, sinking all 9 of his attempts. Avdija scored 14 of his points in the crucial fourth quarter, helping to quell a late comeback attempt by the Kings.
Damian Lillard contributed 29 points for the Blazers, while Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Israeli-American player Emmanuel Quickly scored 4 points in seven minutes for Sacramento. The Blazers controlled the game against the Kings, who have struggled this season with only one win in their last 12 games.
The victory extended Portland's winning streak to three games, improving their overall record to 9-3. They now share fourth place in the Western Conference standings with Minnesota, just 1.5 games behind the conference leaders. This game was part of the NBA Cup tournament, where the Blazers now hold a 1-1 record after an earlier loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. In their group, Portland and the Lakers share second place with identical 1-1 records, behind San Antonio and ahead of Sacramento.
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