1988 NBA Portland Trail Blazers at Philadelphia 76ers, November 30, 1988, Barkley 41 Points 22 Reb
POR 106, PHI 114 – On November 30, 1988, the Philadelphia 76ers secured a 114-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance by Charles Barkley. Barkley dominated the game, scoring 41 points on an impressive 13-of-16 shooting from the field and 15-of-20 from the free-throw line. His all-around game was equally exceptional, as he grabbed 22 rebounds, dished out 5 assists, and contributed 6 steals and 1 block. His game score of 49.6 underscored his pivotal role in the Sixers’ triumph.
Despite a strong performance from Hersey Hawkins, who added 28 points, the Blazers struggled to overcome their defensive challenges. Clyde Drexler had a rare off-night, shooting just 7-of-21 from the field, which hindered Portland’s offensive efforts. Although the Blazers’ balanced scoring approach managed to keep the game competitive, it fell short against the defensive prowess and offensive efficiency of Barkley and the Sixers.
Player of the game:
Charles Barkley: 41 PTS, 13-16 FGM, 81 FG%, 15-20 FTM, 22 REB, 5 AST, 6 STL, 1 BLK, GMSC 49.6, 42nd all-time record.
