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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
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Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
132
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 25 25 23 101
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 39 28 29 36 132

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 132-101. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.