Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 35 | 22 | 27 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 24 | 38 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the 76ers 116-107. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.