Abdia after career high: "My percentages have straightened out and will go up later"

The Israeli, who scored 21 points in Washington's victory in Detroit, admitted at the end: "Teams let me throw, but that does not mean I will not do it. Feels like I'm growing up."

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26/03/2022

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Danny Abdia after the win over the Lakers (Wizards' Twitter account)

"I did not know I had a double-double," Danny Abdia said this morning (Saturday) after setting an NBA career record and helping the Washington Wizards beat Detroit 97: 100.

The Israeli forward, whose career high so far was 20 points against Miami last year, not only scored 21 points and 17 of them in the first half, but also scored a good percentage (7 of 16 from the field, 3 of 7 for three, 4 of 4 from the line) And also picked up 10 rebounds, delivered 4 assists and one block.

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Abdia stood in front of the microphones already in the half and declared "I believe in myself" and also said that it is always easier to succeed when the first shot comes in, but at the end of the game he said at the press conference: "It was fun because the whole team was in pace. To succeed every night again. I felt good with my shooting, I always believe in it. My percentages have straightened out, I work very hard on shooting and I think the percentages will go up later. I need to be focused on every shooting, knowing that shooting will come in. Stability is a very important thing In this league. "

Asked how he will maintain that stability, Abdia said: "Not every night I will score 17 points in the first half or set a career record, but you need to know your role, know where you are more comfortable, how to use size and benefits. These are things I learn as I play , Hoping to add elements and find a way to stay stable, I could not score without my teammates,

Abdia was also asked about the reviews from the recent period where he had difficulty scoring: "Teams give me the shooting from the outside because of the percentages, sometimes treating me like I can not score. That does not mean I will not throw. I know what I can do and even if the shots do not come in, I do not "I take it personally and I will keep throwing. If they want to give me distance, for me it's good, more free throws. My confidence is good, I feel good on the floor, my body is good - I feel older, more relaxed and I'm happy to help the team win."

"I knew I would get the shots."

Abdia (Photo: Reuters)

Abdia’s last two points were also in fact the ones that decided the encounter, as he was accurate from the line twice and set up a 97: 100, leaving one last ball to Detroit that failed to force overtime.

The Israeli said: "I really believe in my penalties so I had no problem taking the rebound, holding the ball and being fouled because I knew I was going to put the shots as big. It was really fun. Get more responsibility to throw more than before. Feels good. I enjoyed today because the ball moved, we played together, we talked on defense. I really had fun playing today. It feels good to get to places you are good at. I enjoy producing for others, giving assists to my teammates. Keep being aggressive, believe in shooting, work hard and I will add more "Things. Hopefully it will become something more routine. Stay with your feet on the ground and try to win as much as possible in what is left."

, Washington coach, added: "Danny was really good, especially in the opening, played aggressively, was good at pick-and-roll as a scorer or creator to others. He got a little tired, we ran him a little too much but I loved the bunch that was on the hardwood. We took him out and brought him back. Really good".

, who scored 30 points, also commented on the loss: "Danny was great. His confidence grows as the game goes on. He looks relaxed. He shows these sections that he is really good and comfortable with. Now his job is to be more stable with the good moments and games. "And to continue to grow as a player. I think everyone loved seeing him play so well."

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