Drummond wants to prove he can still be an effective center at age 31. “That’s what I set out to do on a nightly basis," said Drummond, playing in his 13th NBA season.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-102 on Monday night.

Tyrese Maxey took an awkward fall on his back and left the game while the Sixers dropped the contest to the Blazers Monday night.

So, as the 21-38 Sixers hosted the 27-34 Portland Trail Blazers on Monday ... Guerschon Yabusele and Andre Drummond — he had little choice in the matter -- and had five reserves ready to ...

Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 34 points on 13-of-26 shooting while making 6 of 11 three-point attempts. Shaedon Sharpe scored 20 points and rookie center Donovan Clingan added 13 points with 13 rebounds.

Advertisement Article continues below this ad Andre Drummond finished with 25 ... the 76ers by 22 points in the second half. Trail Blazers: Portland is 4-1 on its seven-game trip, with the only ...

Andre Drummond finished with 25 points ... the half but outscored the 76ers by 22 points in the second half. Trail Blazers: Portland is 4-1 on its seven-game trip, with the only loss at Cleveland ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 21 of his 34 points in the second half, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the ... rebounds and five assists. Andre Drummond finished with 25 points ...