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THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME COURT
Curry Kirkpatrick
June 06, 1977
The Blazers did nothing right in losing the first two NBA championship games to the 76ers in Philly, but they could do no wrong in Portland
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June 06, 1977

There's No Place Like Home Court

The Blazers did nothing right in losing the first two NBA championship games to the 76ers in Philly, but they could do no wrong in Portland

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Those pleasantries over, Lucas drilled in 27 points and took down 12 rebounds, a performance that earned him a well-deserved rest in the final period when Walton converted lob passes from Gross and Twardzik into spectacular baskets that tore out what remained of the 76er hearts.

"I don't think I'm any swifter or stronger out here," Walton said. "I just like to play. I don't care where it is."

However, on the whole the Blazers would rather not be in Philadelphia.

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