Deni Avdija Scores Season-High 34 Points in Blazers Win Over Kings

Deni Avdija delivered his most efficient performance of the NBA season, scoring a season-high 34 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 120-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

The Israeli forward shot with remarkable precision, missing only two shots the entire game. He went 8-for-8 from two-point range, 3-for-5 from beyond the arc, and 9-for-9 from the free-throw line, achieving a true shooting percentage of 100.2%. According to league statistics, this represents the highest true shooting mark by any player scoring 30 points or more in a single game this season.

Avdija became only the fourth player this campaign to exceed 90% true shooting in a 30-plus point game, surpassing Alex Sarr of Washington, Paolo Banchero of Orlando, and Christian Braun of Denver. Despite the Kings holding the league's weakest record in the Western Conference, Avdija emphasized that the matchup was a trap game that required sustained focus.

Strong Start to the Road Trip

The victory marked the third consecutive win for the Trail Blazers as they opened a six-game road trip, improving their record to 9-3. Avdija praised his teammates and highlighted his growing chemistry with star guard Damian Lillard, noting that effective communication on the court has been vital to the team's early-season success.

Media analysts and podcast hosts have similarly lauded Avdija's seamless adaptation alongside Lillard. Observers noted that the forward has maintained the high usage rate and scoring output that characterized his breakout campaign, proving that he can anchor a winning team while sharing the floor with a major franchise star.