No love in Philadelphia: Sloppy Blazers open 5-game trip with loss
By Joe Freeman
Published on March 16, 2026.
The Portland Trail Blazers were defeated 109-103 by the injury-ravaged 76ers in Philadelphia, marking the start of their five-game trip. The game was marked by a back-and-forth struggle, with Philadelphia seizing control with a decisive fourth-quarter burst and holding off a late rally. The Blazers committed 19 turnovers, outrebounded 62-56, and were unable to contain Philadelphia's midrange dominance. Deni Avdija scored 25 points and committed seven turnovers, while Jerami Grant scored 20 points and Donovan Clingan recorded 11 points and 15 rebounds. Despite this, the Blazers have not won consecutive games since February 9.
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