The Blazers are much better, and they sign a fifth victory in six matches! This time, the players of Chauncey Billups are offered the scalp of the bucks of a certain Damian Lillard, of which it was the second visit to Portland. Like last year, he left with a defeat, and the Blazers have won three matches in four against him since his departure.
However, “Lady” had struck with two award -winning baskets, to respond to Deni Avdija. The debate then deported under the panels with a major Deandre Ayton project, but especially Giannis Antetokounmpo. The “Greek Freak” continues the Dunks and the easy baskets, and it takes a beautiful passage of Shaedon Sharpe for Portland to remain in contact (36-31).
Damian Lillard resumes his festival, and the Bucks take up to 12 points ahead. But the defense of Milwaukee is relaxing, and the Blazers take advantage of the air currents to sign an 8-0. The Moda Center finally rumbles, and Anfernee Simons capsize the room with a superb 3-point (57-56). Giannis replied, but at the break, the Blazers went ahead (64-61).
Sharpe spark
Upon returning from the locker room, we have confirmation that the Blazers took control of the meeting. Scott Henderson brand 3-point, Ayton Bache Giannis, and the Blazers are available an interesting first gap (74-67).
As in the first quarter, Shaedon Sharpe confirms that he can be reliable from afar, and only Giannis Antetokounmpo manages to respond to the arrows of Portland. Irresistible this evening, Deni Avdija pushes the nail to give eight points ahead at the end of the 3rd quarter (97-89).
Will the Bucks revolt? The answer is a 12-0 of Blazers to take 19 points ahead (111-92)! Brook Lopez maintains a semblance of suspense with two 3-point baskets, but Toumani Camara brakes any idea of Comeback, and Doc Rivers recalls his holders three minutes from the end. On arrival, a great victory from Portland which now tastes the Spurs.
What to remember
– Camara stifles Lillard. Even if Damian Lillard scored 20 points at 7 out of 17 on shots, he was suffocated by the defense of Toumani Camara after the break. The Belgian still signs a big match, and it will be complicated to get him out of the starting five.
– Deni Avdija radiates. It has been weeks since the Israeli winger produces good basketball, and this night he signed his best performance of the season with 30 points to 10 out of 18 on shots, 9 rebounds and 2 interceptions. His aggressiveness allows him to both get mistakes on the game placed, but also to be finishing on transition.
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How to read the stats? Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; O = offensive rebound; D = defensive rebound; T = total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; +/- = Differential points when the player is on the field; Pts = points; EVAL: evaluation of the player calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
