US EditionBlazers Outlast Kings in Overtime, 134-133
Avdija scored 35 points, including the winning free throws in overtime, leading Portland's narrow 134-133 victory over Sacramento, with DeRozan scoring 33 for the Kings.
- On Thursday, Deni Avdija was fouled after Portland raced down the court with no timeouts and made two free throws to cap a 35-point outing, securing a 134-133 overtime win.
- DeMar DeRozan's 3-pointer with eight seconds left forced overtime, completing a 17-2 run in the final 2 minutes, 28 seconds of regulation.
- On the stat sheet, Shaedon Sharpe scored 26 points and Jerami Grant 20 for Portland Trail Blazers, while Donovan Clingan had 19 and Toumani Camara 17.
- A rematch is scheduled for Saturday night in Sacramento, where the teams will meet again.
- Efficient shooting stood out, including an unnamed efficient shooter going 3 of 4 from 3-point range, 10 of 16 overall with all 10 free throws, and another efficient shooter making 8 of 11 from the field.
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Deni Avdija comes through at line in OT as Blazers nip Kings
Deni Avdija made two free throws with 1.5 seconds left in overtime to cap a 35-point outing and give the Portland Trail Blazers a wild 134-133 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.
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Trail Blazers outlast Kings 134-133 in overtime on Avdija's late free throws
Deni Avdija made two free throws with 1.5 seconds left in overtime for the last of his 35 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Sacramento Kings 134-133 on Thursday night to open a home-and-home set.
Deni Avdija’s Clutch Free Throws Lift Trail Blazers to Overtime Triumph Against Kings
Key Takeaways: Deni Avdija sealed a 134-133 victory for Portland, scoring two free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining in overtime DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points for Sacramento, forcing overtime with a late three-pointer and leading a 17-2 run in the final minutes of regulation Both teams will face each other again on Saturday night in […] The post Deni Avdija’s Clutch Free Throws Lift Trail Blazers to Overtime Triumph Against Kings appeared first…
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Despite the defeat at Portland (134-133), Maxime Raynaud delivered a major performance Thursday night with the Kings, breaking his points record (29).
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