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Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija Dominates as Israel Powers Past France at EuroBasket
Deni Avdija scored 23 points and led a strong fourth quarter as Israel improved to 2-1 in Group D, marking France's first loss in EuroBasket 2025.
- On Sunday, Israel national basketball team defeated France national basketball team in Group D at EuroBasket in Katowice, Poland, with Deni Avdija scoring a game-high 23 points to move Israel to a 2-1 record.
- After a Saturday defeat to co-host Poland, Israel faced a short turnaround following the Poland 66-64 loss, with Deni Avdija missing two late three-pointers.
- In the fourth quarter, Israel went on an 11-0 run to seize control, outscoring France 27-13 with Deni Avdija's step-back three and steals.
- France's loss leaves Poland as the only unbeaten team atop Group D, and teams will face Poland on Tuesday before concluding group play against Iceland on Thursday.
- Historically, this result is notable because France national basketball team had not lost to Israel since 1997, despite Zacharrie Risacher scoring 14 points and Guerschon Yabusele averaging 25 minutes this year.
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