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Avdija Stars as Trail Blazers Sweep Thunder, Earn All-Star Praise
Israeli forward Deni Avdija scored a season-high 28 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win marked Portland's second straight and completed a season sweep of the Thunder.
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What happened
- 01Deni Avdija scored a season-high 28 points in the Trail Blazers' 118-108 win over the Thunder.
- 02The victory completed a season sweep of the Oklahoma City Thunder for Portland.
- 03Avdija's performance drew praise, with one account calling him an "All-Star."
- 04Portland's defense successfully limited Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's effectiveness.
- 05Coach Chauncey Billups credited Avdija's development for the team's improved game-closing ability.
Avdija's performance, including strong defense and clutch play, earned him praise from analysts, with one calling him an "All-Star." The team's improved defensive strategy against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was also noted.
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