Philadelphia (AP) — Anfernee Simons showcased his scoring prowess by delivering an impressive 34-point performance for the Portland Trail Blazers, with 21 of those points coming in the second half. Simons’ sharp shooting included 13 made field goals out of 26 attempts, with 6 successful three-pointers out of 11 tries. Shaedon Sharpe also made a significant impact with 20 points, a career-high 11 rebounds, and five assists.
On the other side, Andre Drummond stood out for the Philadelphia 76ers with a notable stat line of 25 points, 18 rebounds, and two steals, while Justin Edwards contributed 16 points and six rebounds.
Despite trailing 61-56 at halftime, the Trail Blazers turned the tide in the second half, outscoring the 76ers by an impressive margin of 22 points.
Key Takeaways:
– Trail Blazers: Portland has been performing well on their current seven-game road trip, boasting a 4-1 record with their only loss coming in overtime against Cleveland.
– 76ers: Philadelphia continues to struggle, having now lost nine of their last ten games.
The turning point in the game came when the 76ers were within one point with 3 minutes left in the third quarter, only for the Blazers to close out the period with an 11-2 run, establishing a commanding 91-81 lead.
A crucial statistic in the game was the Trail Blazers’ dominance on the boards, outrebounding the 76ers by a significant margin of 18 (61 to 43).
Looking ahead, the Trail Blazers will face the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, while the 76ers are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.
This story was generated by The Associated Press utilizing technology from Data Skrive and data sourced from Sportradar.
