Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 21 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the 76ers 121-90. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.