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Blazers Torch Shorthanded 76ers 135–118 With 49-Point Third Quarter

Portland capitalized on Philadelphia's thin rotation with a blistering three-point barrage that turned another third-quarter slump into a rout.

Overview

  • Joel Embiid was ruled out pregame for right knee injury management, with Dominick Barlow and Quentin Grimes also late scratches due to illness as Philadelphia closed its trip 3-2.
  • Toumani Camara scored a career-high 30 points on 8-of-10 three-point shooting and Deni Avdija added 26 points and 10 rebounds as Portland hit 22 threes.
  • Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 30 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 19 and four steals, and rookie VJ Edgecombe shot 3-for-13 amid ongoing shooting struggles.
  • The Trail Blazers controlled the glass 51-33 with a 20-8 edge in offensive rebounds, fueling extra possessions and the game-breaking surge.
  • Philadelphia’s season-long third-quarter woes resurfaced in a 49-22 frame, and the team now returns home to host the Knicks before the All-Star break.