Deni Avdija scores 34 points as Portland beats Sacramento 120-107

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Deni Avdija scored 34 points in Portland Trail Blazers' 120-107 win over Sacramento Kings in the NBA Cup. The Israeli made 11 of 13 from the field and 9 of 9 from the free-throw line, set a season-high in points, and added 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Damian Lillard contributed 29 points for the Trail Blazers, and Emmanuel Sharp scored 4 points for the Kings. It is Portland's third straight win and its first in the NBA Cup.

After the game, Avdija said that communication between him and Lillard was the key, and added that he is still getting into shape. Nuri praised the Israeli and highlighted his performance in the fourth quarter.