Portland's small lineup of LaMarcus Aldridge, Gerald Wallace, Jamal Crawford, Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum overpowed the Sixers to take a 72-70 advantage all the way to 95-80. The Blazers ultimately won by a 107-103 final after Philadelphia battled back again.

"When we go small like that if they double team we have a bunch of guys that can make plays," Aldridge said. "That's probably our most lethal offensive lineup."

Aldridge had 25 points to lead the Blazers, while Gerald Wallace had 21 points and nine boards.

"We have a lot of weapons," said Aldridge. "I think as times got tight for us guys stepped up and made big plays."