Deni Avdija responded to the physical challenge of the Bucks

“And his name is denni avdija! »» If you've taken a look and therefore an ear to the Blazers matches this season and you are fans of Catch, you must have heard in the speakers of the Moda Center the flagship song of the wrestler John Cena since the start of the season. And it is in honor of the exploits of Deni Avdija That this title, which has become a meme of Internet culture, resonates in the Blazers room.

It was in particular Tuesday evening against the Bucks, as the Israeli managed to make his power speak to the circle while Milwaukee had reserved a preferential treatment for him.

Deni Avdija was thus decisive in the success of Portland 125-112, with its record for the season (30 points) and a crowd of Lay-ups despite the contact. “” John Cena was my favorite wrestler in my childhood, so in the situations where I score with the fault, I thought of this song and I wanted them to pass it in the room »Funny at a press conference The former Wizards player, who adds the mimicry of Cena, “You can't see me”, hand in front of the face. “” It is sort of my new celebration after a 'and one'. It was my idea to bring a kind of energy and fun for the team. Now I see everyone on the bench doing the same. It was a little thing that I could add to the team to make us happier and improve our cohesion. »»

Authoritarian defenses, a “compliment” for Avdija

With eight caused mistakes and 7/9 on free throws, Deni Avdija released the muscles, especially in the third quarter with 14 points to allow Blazers to take control.

“” I'm going to be honest with you, it made me smile “Assured Deni Advija On the radio of Blazers As for the physical hardness that the Bucks tried to impose on him at the start of the match. “” When someone returns to me like a US football player, that means a lot for me. This means that they had prepared themselves to play against me, to send me a message. I can do damage when I enter the circle, so I take it as a compliment, very clearly. »»

In the wake of Deni Avdija, it was all Portland that has set up its intensity, for one of the greatest successes of the Blazers season. “” They play with a lot of energy and variety in defense, and they have a lot of different players who can wear the ball to put pressure on the circle “Said Damian Lillard, back in his old room. “” They just play an aggressive style of play. »»

A style to which Milwaukee, yet on a good momentum these last games, could not react.

Five victories in the last six games for the Blazers

“” We set the tone of entry, not only me, but everyone “Approved Deni Avdija. “” We say it all the time, you have to send a message, playing physical, being ready to defend. This is what I do in attack, but it is the defense that counts the most. You must be physical in defense, because it is then transmitted in attack. This partly my style of play and the team feeds on this, I'm happy. And everyone is aggressive at the moment, so we are making good progress. »»

The Oregon franchise remains on five victories on its last six games, and has signed its first “Sweep” from the Bucks on Tuesday since the 2013/14 season, when Giannis Antetokounmpo was then only a frail rookie out of nowhere . Despite his celebrations, he will become difficult not to see the services of Deni Advija.

The winger displays figures worthy of a major player in the league on the last six games: 20.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 passes on average.

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How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.