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A Missing Tooth, ‘MVP’ Chants and Another Frenetic Finish as Trail Blazers Beat Rockets
Avdija averaged 27.7 points over the last 10 games, outscoring Kevin Durant's 37 points in a close 103-102 victory for the Trail Blazers.
- On Jan. 8, Deni Avdija scored 41 points as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 103-102 in Portland, a game decided when Tari Eason's late tip-in was ruled after time expired.
- Avdija poured in 18 first-half points, giving Portland Trail Blazers an early 57-47 lead at the half as they took an 81-75 advantage into the final stanza and never trailed in the second half.
- Despite a 57-38 rebounding advantage that included 24 offensive boards, Kevin Durant matched his season high with 37 points and Amen Thompson added 24-12-6 for the Houston Rockets.
- The win extended Portland Trail Blazers' streak to four straight and six of seven, boosting momentum; Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers meet again Friday in Portland.
- Avdija's recent form is striking, as he is averaging 27.7 points over his last 10 games, while the Portland Trail Blazers rank second in offensive rebounds with 14.1 per game led by Donovan Clingan's 4.5 average.
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NBA: Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers beat Rockets after game-winner waved off
Deni Avdija scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers recorded a 103-102 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Wednesday night when Tari Eason's tip-in was ruled to be after time expired.
·Quezon City, Philippines
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Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers beat Rockets after game-winner waived off
Deni Avdija scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers recorded a 103-102 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Wednesday night when Tari Eason's tip-in was ruled to be after time expired.
·Georgia, United States
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