Maxey scored 43 points for the Sixers, who again played without All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George among others.

Embiid shot 12 for 13 at the foul line Monday, which actually decreased his season free throw percentage from 93.3 to 93.2 percent.

PORTLAND, Ore. — When Joel Embiid is making jumpers, displaying the uncommon outside touch that has defined his career while running pick-and-pop action with Tyrese Maxey, he’s a great ...