Joel Embiid delivered a dominant performance with 37 points and nine rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Monday night.
Philadelphia capitalized on Portland’s 26 turnovers, turning them into 36 points. Embiid’s efficiency was evident as he shot 12-of-21 from the field and made 12-of-13 free throws.
Tyrese Maxey added 23 points for the Sixers, providing consistent scoring alongside Embiid. Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 15 points and eight steals, while Guerschon Yabusele chipped in 16 points off the bench.
The Trail Blazers struggled to keep pace, with Anfernee Simons leading their scoring efforts with 25 points on 9-of-18 shooting. Deni Avdija managed 17 points but committed 10 turnovers, a key factor in Philadelphia’s decisive win.
Portland’s perimeter struggles were apparent, as they made only 8-of-36 attempts from three-point range. Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, and Deandre Ayton each scored 12 points but couldn’t make a significant impact.
Paul George was limited to just 22 minutes for Philadelphia due to foul trouble but still managed nine points, six rebounds, and four assists. Despite his reduced role, the Sixers maintained control throughout the game.
The 76ers’ bench provided critical support, with Guerschon Yabusele’s 16 points and Ricky Council IV adding seven. The team’s reserves outperformed Portland’s bench, contributing to the lopsided scoreline.
Philadelphia’s defense proved instrumental, recording 12 steals and forcing the Trail Blazers into costly mistakes. The Sixers also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 90.3% of their attempts.
The victory improved the 76ers’ record to 13-17, while the Trail Blazers fell to 11-21. Philadelphia’s ability to capitalize on turnovers and control the pace underscored their dominance in this matchup.