The Portland Trail Blazers haven’t had many happy moments in their 2023-24 season, but beating the Philadelphia 76’ers on Monday night may qualify as one. Portland opened up a lead in the second half, then ran away with a 130-104 victory. Passing and hot shooting typified the outing. The Blazers produced 29 assists and 54.8% shooting from the field, 42.9% from the three-point arc. It was one of their best offensive performances of the year.
Interior play from Deandre Ayton (18 points on 9-14 shooting) provided momentum. pushing Portland over the top when they needed it.