Bell Ringer Season Totals:
Tyrese Maxey - 2
On the back of Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 126-98 in the Sixers’ home-opener at Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia on Sunday night.
The Sixers took an early lead in the first period but it was squandered throughout the second courtesy of some sloppy Sixers mistakes that one might expect on the second night of a back-to-back. With just a few minutes left before halftime, the Sixers pulled together a 17-5 run with Embiid back in to retake the advantage and to lead 66-60 at the break.