Abdia, who along with Russell Westbrook (32 points, 9 assists and 14 rebounds) and Bradley Bill (33 points), put their team at 17:11, was a full partner in the marvelous comeback, which included coming out of a deep pit of 17 points. The Israeli won compliments thanks to the tight guard on LeBron James, who although he finished with 31 points, 13 assists and 9 rebounds, but missed two crucial shots in overtime.
“I’m not afraid of anyone,” Abdia said at the end of the experience of keeping LeBron, “I just stick to the game plan. I always keep with the heart because in the end, your heart keeps and nothing else.” On the final move of the game, Abdia added: “Roy told me to throw the ball up because there was another second to play.”
Avdija has some matzo balls hitting that shot
– Fred Katz (@FredKatz) February 23, 2021
Coach Steve Brooks also complimented: “I definitely think a lot of our players starred tonight. Danny Abdia was huge and Roy Roy Hachimura was also very good.”
The Israeli rookie received compliments mainly for the three clutches in the last quarter, which for the first time passed the advantage to the guest. “Danny has a piece of eggs to take such a shot,” tweeted Fred Katz of Athletic. Journalist Chase Hughes, who covers the Wizards for NBC, added in the same vein: “Danny Abdia celebrated his 20th birthday just a month ago, and now he has recorded two consecutive stops in defense of LeBron.”
The league’s king of baskets, Bradley Bill, who excelled with 33 points and 4 crucial points in overtime, summed up the night: “We got an important win and we feel good now but we haven’t done anything yet. The Lakers are the champions and we value them. But we don’t care who stands. In front of us. That’s the way to play. “