Deni Avdija continued his significant improvement trend Sunday night when he set his second season record. The Israeli forward scored 21 points in Portland's loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and continued to have a good performance during the game, which led local media in Portland as well as the team's fans to offer high praise.
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Deni Avdija scores in double digits in game against Dallas Mavericks
(Photo: Soobum Im / AFP)
It was the eighth game in a row that Avdija scored in double figures, and it seems that the percentages from the field (58.3) and beyond the arc, or 3-point line, (50, 2 of 4) have become stable and reminiscent of the great ability he displayed last season. However, it's not just about the offensive ability, but also about his skill in defense, rebounding and the little things that make a great player.
"He's like an SUV, he does everything," a play-by-play announcer said during the broadcast of the game. "He got into the paint, was aggressive, scored 3-pointers. He is much stronger than people think."
Deni Avdija in TikTok video
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The 'Blazer's Edge' fan site wrote that Avdija "put up big numbers in the second half when his team needed scoring. He became the default point guard option late in the game and turned in one of his best performances of the season."
However, Avdija was also criticized for his passing. Still, the fan page noted that this was "his best performance of the season."