The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 126-98, at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday evening.

The hosts got out to a strong start and led 36-28 after one quarter. The Trailblazers picked up the pace in the second and outscored the 76ers 32-30 to make it a six-point game by halftime. The 76ers turned it up a notch in the third and outscored the visitors by 12 points to take an 18-point cushion into the final frame. The Sixers did not let up in the fourth and added another 10 points to their advantage to close out the 28-point win in their home opener.

Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 35 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and six blocks, in 29 minutes. Tyrese Maxey followed up with 26 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, while Tobias Harris added 24 points, five rebounds, two assists, a steel and two blocks. The Sixers shot 48.8 percent from the field including 11-for-28 from deep.

Meanwhile, Shaedon Sharp led the Trail Blazers with 20 points, five rebounds and two assists, in 36 minutes. Malcolm Brogdon followed up with 18 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Jeremy Grant tallied 17 points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocks. The Trail Blazers shot 38.3 percent from the field, including 7-for-31 from long range.

The Blazers will look to bounce back as they take on the Raptors in Toronto on Monday. The 76ers' next game is on Thursday and is also against the Raptors.