Deni Avdija scores 26 points to lead Trail Blazers in win over Kings
Portland scored the first 15 points of the third quarter and made 8 of 19 3-pointers in the period, officials said.
- On Friday, the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 12-point first-quarter deficit to defeat the Sacramento Kings 128-120 in Sacramento's home opener, with Deni Avdija leading Portland with 26 points.
- Sacramento led 64-59 at halftime after rookie Darius Acuff Jr. scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded 27 points with 19 rebounds and 10 assists, establishing dominance before Portland adjusted offensively.
- Portland surged with a 15-0 run to start the third quarter, gaining an 8-1 edge in 3-pointers during a 44-point period as Toumani Camara's shooting helped the Trail Blazers reach 47.9% from the field.
- Domantas Sabonis cut the deficit to 121-118 with a 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, but Donovan Clingan's baskets and free throws with 43.5 seconds remaining sealed Portland's fifth consecutive victory over Sacramento.
- The Trail Blazers face the Los Angeles Lakers on the road at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, while the Kings host the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Sunday seeking their first win of the season.
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Independent EspañolThe Portland set was imposed 128-120 on Sacramento, led by Deni Avdija with 26 points. Lillard and Camara added 19 each. Rookie Acuff Jr. stood out with 33 points for the locals, while Sabonis added a triple-double. LaVine contributed 22 points in the defeat.
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Deni Avdija scores 26 points to lead Trail Blazers in win over Kings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 26 points, six rebounds, and six assists in the Portland Trail Blazers 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on
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Deni Avdija propels Blazers to comeback victory over Kings
Deni Avdija scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 12-point first-quarter deficit en route to a 128-120 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Friday night.Damian Lillard and Toumani Camara scored 19 points apiece and Sidy Cissok...
Darius Acuff Jr. scores 33 points and leads reaction in the last quarter, but Kings lose to Trail Blazers by 128 to 120 in Sacramento
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