Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 24 | 34 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
The 76ers edged the Trail Blazers 123-116. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.