Avdija had an exceptional performance early this morning (Monday), continuing his excellent run with a second consecutive season-high of 21 points. However, his team, Portland, lost 137-131 to Dallas at the end of a thrilling and controversial game.
The Israeli NBA player found himself in a particularly tense moment about 40 seconds before the end of the game when the score was just one point apart, with the momentum favoring Portland. Avdija managed to draw an offensive foul from Dallas player Spencer Dinwiddie, creating a situation where Portland could take the lead in the final possession.
In a decision that sparked an uproar online, the referees decided to overturn the call after reviewing the footage, awarding the foul to Dallas instead. As expected, this decision changed the course of the game, leading to a loss for Avdija’s team.
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In any case, Portland fans online expressed their support for Avdija, including the channel 503Blazerfans, which praised Avdija for his amazing game and stated that they were not disappointed at all by the loss.
