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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Israel’s Deni Avdija scores career-best 43 in Wizard’s loss to Pelicans
Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) grabs a rebound against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Israel’s Deni Avdija scores a career-best 43 points for the Washington Wizards.
Avdija, a fourth-year player, blew past his previous high of 25 points before the midpoint of the third quarter, finishing with 20 points in that period. He also matched a season high with 14 rebounds, and he helped keep it close until the final minute.
However, Zion Williamson scored 36 points, CJ McCollum added 26 as the New Orleans Pelicans beat Washington 133-126.
“Start to finish, he played a great game, and he did it on both ends of the floor,” Williamson says. “Even when his team was down, his energy was still high. You’ve got to give respect to a player like that.”
