Deni Avdija Leads Trail Blazers to 128-120 Win Over Sacramento Kings
Deni Avdija scored 26 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 128-120 to stay undefeated.
Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers secured a hard-fought 128-120 victory on the road against the Sacramento Kings, maintaining an undefeated record two games into the new NBA season.
Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 26 points, adding 5 rebounds and 6 assists in 39 minutes of play. While Sacramento proved to be a tough opponent in the first half, Portland turned the momentum in the third quarter, outscoring the hosts 44-26 to take control.
The Kings mounted a late comeback attempt, cutting the deficit to just three points with under five minutes remaining. However, a crucial three-pointer by Toumani Camara and clutch free throws in the final minute sealed the win for Portland.
Camara and Damian Lillard each contributed 19 points for the Trail Blazers. On the opposing side, rookie Darius Acuff led Sacramento with 33 points, while Israeli-American player Emmanuel Sharp, son of Maccabi Tel Aviv legend Derrick Sharp, scored 5 points in 14 minutes.
