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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 32 32 25 30 119
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 40 30 17 114

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers survived the Trail Blazers 119-114. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.