PHILADELPHIA — In a remarkable performance, Anfernee Simons netted 21 of his 34 points in the latter half, spearheading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 119-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
Simons demonstrated shooting prowess with a 13-for-26 effort from the field, featuring 6-of-11 accuracy from three-point range. Complementing Simons, Shaedon Sharpe delivered an impressive contribution with 20 points, a career-high of 11 rebounds, and five assists.
Andre Drummond was a standout for the 76ers, recording 25 points, 18 rebounds, and two steals, while Justin Edwards added a solid 16 points accompanied by six rebounds.
Trailing 61-56 at halftime, the Trail Blazers overcame the deficit by outscoring the 76ers by 22 points during the decisive second half.
Observations from the game include Portland’s strong performance on their current road trip, boasting a 4-1 record, with their singular defeat occurring in an overtime clash against Cleveland. In contrast, Philadelphia has been struggling, losing nine of their last ten contests.
A pivotal moment unfolded when the 76ers narrowed their deficit to just one point with three minutes left in the third quarter. However, the Trail Blazers responded with an 11-2 run to end the quarter leading 91-81, maintaining a comfortable double-digit advantage throughout most of the fourth quarter.
An important statistical highlight was Portland’s dominance on the boards, outrebounding the 76ers by a margin of 18 (61 to 43).
Looking ahead, the Trail Blazers are set to face Boston on Wednesday, while the 76ers will travel to Minnesota for their upcoming game on Tuesday.
