Deni Avdija led Portland to a second straight win over Oklahoma City

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Deni Avdija led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118:108 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the teams' second win in a single day. Avdija finished with 28 points, six assists and three steals, and Damian Lillard scored 18 points. Oklahoma City had led earlier in the game but failed to close it out.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 31 points, four rebounds and two assists for Oklahoma City. Sisoko and Holiday added 19 points each for Portland. Avdija hit a big three-pointer in the final quarter, and also recorded a steal and a dunk in the decisive minutes.

Coach Mike Nuri said Portland decided the game thanks to Lillard's effect, Avdija's improvement in those situations, and Jerome's calm. After the game Avdija said: "We are not afraid of any team." The Blazers improve their record to 3:8 since the start of the season.