Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 94 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers held off the 76ers 101-94. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.