Portland was expected to win this game easily, but it took an overtime session to pull out the victory. The key for Portland was rebounding, as they won that differential, 55 - 44. The Trail Blazers also dominated the assist differential, recording 25 assists to the Sixers' 18. Dario Saric carried Philadelphia, as he tallied 28 points, nine rebounds and two steals on 11 - of - 16 shooting. Robert Covington accrued 24 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals. Jahlil Okafor amassed 16 points and eight rebounds. Jusuf Nurkic had the game of his career, as he collected 28 points, 20 rebounds, eight assists and six blocks. Damian Lillard finished second on the team, amassing 24 points, four rebounds and four assists. C.J. McCollum totaled 23 points, four rebounds and three assists. Allen Crabbe came off the bench to provide 18 points.
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