Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the 76ers 126-124. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the 76ers. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.