Blazers seek secondary scoring option vs. surging Sixers

The surging Philadelphia 76ers will look for their fourth straight victory when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.

The Sixers completed a difficult five-game road trip with a 4-1 record. It was capped by wins over the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Philadelphia defeated the Timberwolves, 117-94, on Tuesday as Joel Embiid led the way with 39 points, seven rebounds and three block