Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 120 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 28 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the 76ers 120-113. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.