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Danny Avdia (Reuters)
Danny Avdia is in the best shape of his career. Tonight (between Wednesday and Thursday), the Israeli forward excelled again and was one of the leaders of the Washington Wizards on the way to a 104:118 win over the Charlotte Hornets, which broke a streak of three losses. Avdia scored 20 points (8 of 13 from the field), pulled down 13 rebounds and for the fourth time this season reached at least 20 points in one game.
In the absence of Kyle Kuzma, Avdia once again started in the top five and even scored the first points of the game, with a great penetration. Throughout the first half, he was active on both sides of the court, scored high percentages, played long minutes and his 3-pointer, on the verge of ending the second quarter, tied the score at 61 heading into the break, with 13 points (5 of 7 from the field) and 7 rebounds.
The third quarter was all about Kristaps Porzingis. The Latvian center sniped from all range, setting a career high with 18 points in one quarter and the Wizards led 76:88 heading into the last quarter. Avdia continued to be active in the last quarter as well, improving his numbers and together with Porzingis (36 points and 8 triples) and Bradley Beal (17 points and 10 assists) led the team from the capital to victory.
“I told Danny that I needed ‘Turbo’ with me and he arrived, he works hard”, he flattered Porzingis To lose at the end. “Every young player has ups and downs during the season.” As mentioned, the Wizards broke the losing streak and Danny continues to show great ability since the trade that sent Roy Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers. By the way, Porzingis himself tied the career record with 8 three-pointers.
Porzingis, Avdia and Beal were also assisted by Daniel Gafford with 13 points and Delon Wright, who although scored only 2, but gave 10 aces. On the other hand, Pi. Jay Washington led Charlotte with 20 points, Terry Rozier scored 19 and Emlo Ball contributed 16 points. The Wasps suffered a fifth loss in a row, with the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets now waiting for them. Washington will stay at home and host the Indiana Pacers from Saturday to Sunday.
