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Avdija's Blazers Lose NBA Cup Opener Despite Strong Start
Deni Avdija's Portland Trail Blazers lost their NBA Cup opener to the Los Angeles Lakers, 124-118, despite a strong early lead. Avdija recorded 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists but committed 8 turnovers. His free-throw and three-point percentages have also seen a decline this season.
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What happened
- 01Deni Avdija's Portland Trail Blazers lost their NBA Cup opener to the Lakers, 124-118.
- 02Avdija posted 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 11 assists but had a season-high 8 turnovers.
- 03Avdija's free-throw percentage has dropped significantly to 66.3% this season.
- 04His three-point shooting percentage is also down to 31% for the current season.
- 05Coach Mikey Neuber highlighted team resilience despite numerous turnovers.
Coach Mikey Neuber praised the team's mental toughness despite the loss and turnovers.
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