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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
126
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Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 34 29 28 35 126
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 19 23 27 26 95

After Action Report

The 76ers ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 126-95. 76ers torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.