Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 18 | 25 | 24 | 35 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The 76ers snuck past the Trail Blazers 102-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.