PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — The Philadelphia 76ers, riding a surge behind the dominant play of Joel Embiid, visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night at Moda Center in a cross-conference NBA matchup. Philadelphia (30-22) arrives having won seven of its last 10 games, including a 109-103 road victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Embiid, the reigning MVP, continues to be the engine, averaging 33.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists over his last 10 contests. He posted 33 points and nine rebounds in the win over Phoenix, supported by 29 points from guard Tyrese Maxey. The 76ers’ recent success contrasts with a more challenging stretch for Portland (25-28), which has lost six of its last 10. The Trail Blazers snapped a five-game skid with a 122-115 home win over Memphis on Saturday, fueled by a standout performance from rookie center Donovan Clingan. The first-year big man recorded 20 points and 19 rebounds, part of a recent run where he has averaged a double-double. Monday’s game features a compelling clash in the paint between Embiid and the emerging Clingan, who has posted five games with 15 or more rebounds since Jan. 22. Portland will need another massive effort on the glass from Clingan to counter Philadelphia’s interior attack. The 76ers hold the superior record, but have shown vulnerability on the road this season. Portland is 17-10 at home compared to 8-17 on the road, suggesting the Moda Center environment could be a factor. Following this contest, Philadelphia continues a road trip with a key Eastern Conference matchup at New York on Wednesday. Portland embarks on a four-game trip starting Wednesday in Minnesota.