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Philadelphia 76ers turn steals into paint pressure as the Trail Blazers trade blocks for second chances at Xfinity Mobile Arena

The Philadelphia 76ers moved to 37-31 after a 109-103 finish over the the Trail Blazers, who slipped to 32-36 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on 6:00 PM EDT.


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First quarter


The Philadelphia 76ers opened with 30 points in the quarter while the Trail Blazers scored 27 points in the quarter.


The Sixers logged 13 steals in the game, and that pressure helped shape early possessions against the Blazers.


Second quarter


The Sixers scored 23 points in the quarter while the Blazers scored 27 points in the quarter.


The Process went 14-for-15 at the line for 93 percent free throw shooting, and the Blazers went 14-for-21 for 67 percent.


Third quarter


The Sixers put up 29 points in the quarter while the Blazers had 22 points in the quarter.


The Sixers produced 60 points in the paint, and the Blazers finished with 36 points in the paint.


Fourth quarter


The Sixers and the Blazers each scored 27 points in the quarter, and the home side finished with 2 timeouts remaining while Portland had 1.


The Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers recap hinged on ball pressure and shot volume, with the Sixers forcing 19 turnovers and the Blazers forcing 14.


Quentin Grimes led the Sixers with 31 points, Justin Edwards added 21 points, and Andre Drummond posted 17 rebounds.


Portland collected 58 rebounds and 27 second-chance points, and Philadelphia grabbed 62 rebounds with 12 second-chance points.


The Blazers hit 17 threes on 32 percent shooting, and the Sixers hit 7 threes on 28 percent shooting.


The Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers result analysis also reflected pace, with Philadelphia scoring 20 fast-break points and Portland scoring 15 fast-break points.


The Philadelphia 76ers coach post-game reaction came after a game featuring 13 lead changes and 9 ties.


The Philadelphia 76ers full-time result was backed by a 45 percent field goal mark for Philadelphia compared with 39 percent for Portland.


The next Sixers broadcast is scheduled for 10:00 PM EDT on 3/17/2026 with the Philadelphia 76ers as the away team against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, with viewing on NBC/Peacock, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and Altitude.


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