Danny Avdia recorded one of his most impressive games of the season tonight (Monday), considering the circumstances.
The Israeli, who suffered from a stomach virus that prevented him from getting significant minutes in yesterday's loss to Toronto, was also in great doubt for the game against Milwaukee.
The virus that Avdia suffers from continued to affect him until minutes before the game, and has already managed to pass to another player in the team, Anthony Gill.
But Avdia knows that every game is critical for the Wizards in the fight for the spot in the play-in, and tonight the injured Kyle Kuzma also continued to be absent, so the Israeli decided to play anyway.
In the first half his influence was mainly on the defensive side, when for many minutes he was entrusted to Giannis Antetokounmpo, but in the second half he woke up on the offensive side as well.
Washington lost 111:117, but Avdia finished with 17 points (5 of 10 from the field, 2 of 4 from three, 5 of 5 from the free throw), added 6 rebounds, two assists and 3 steals, and was one of the main factors in the comeback of The Wizards in the second half.
Washington coach Wes Anseld Jr. praised Avdia's sacrifice, saying: "I'm proud of him. Up until the last minute, he was hesitant about being able to play. He didn't feel good. To give a game like that, to play at that level when you feel like that, it Very significant. This is what growth looks like. He proved what materials he is made of."
On the group's official website, Avdia's performance was described as "inspiring".
"Abadiah refused to give up the game, which is inspiring. He played a huge part in the Wizards' comeback in the second half," they described.
"He did all the dirty work - guarded Yanis, took rebounds, penetrated the basket strongly in passing attacks and scored the free threes."
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