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The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 135–118 on February 9 at Moda Center, a 17-point victory that exceeded the Vegas total of 231.5. T. Camara led Portland with 30 points while D. Avdija added 26, propelling the Blazers' balanced offensive attack that produced 22 three-pointers on 48.5% field-goal shooting and 36 assists. Philadelphia's T. Maxey matched Camara with 30 points and K. Oubre Jr. contributed 19, but the 76ers shot just 46.9% from the field and made only 11 threes, managing only 23 assists to Portland's 36. The decisive third quarter proved pivotal: Portland outscored Philadelphia 49–22, a 27-point quarter that essentially decided the contest. Portland's defensive rating of 115.9 held firm against Philadelphia's 115.9 offensive rating, while the Blazers' offensive efficiency of 127.4 created separation. Philadelphia's 12 steals showed defensive intensity but came too late, as the Blazers' superior ball movement and three-point volume overwhelmed a 76ers squad that committed 13 turnovers. Portland's third-quarter explosion and depth scoring suggest the Blazers remain formidable in the Western Conference race.
