Avdija's 28 Points Lift Trail Blazers Past Nuggets in 118-110 Win
Portland extends its road winning streak to four with a late fourth-quarter surge against Denver.
By Amina Howard ·
Portland Trail Blazers fans traveling to the Mile High City watched their team secure a 118-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The win marks the fourth straight road game the Blazers have won during the current season.
Deni Avdija led the scoring for Portland with 28 points. He contributed nine of those points in the final period. Donavan Clingan provided a strong interior presence with 17 points and 18 rebounds. Damian Lillard added 20 points for the visitors.
Jrue Holiday entered the game as a reserve and recorded 17 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. His performance was a key factor in the Blazers' offensive execution throughout the contest.
The game remained tight until the final minutes. Portland trailed for the first 32 minutes of play. A layup by Holiday gave the Blazers an 82-80 lead late in the third quarter. Denver regained a two-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter.
The Blazers established control during the final period with a 9-2 run. Holiday sank a three-point shot to extend the lead to 108-99. Denver fought back to make the score 110-107 after Jamal Murray hit a three-pointer. Toumani Camara buried the decisive three-point shot with one minute and nine seconds remaining.
Jamal Murray finished with a game-high 35 points for Denver. Nikola Jokic recorded 26 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. He did not record a rebound or assist in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets have lost two of their first three home games this season.
