From Joel Embiid's aggression as a driver to Paul George's role versatility and late-game heroics, a look back at how the Sixers' two highest-paid players carried the load with Tyrese Maxey out on Friday.

Paul George and Joel Embiid have only played two games together this season. So, following the 76ers’ optional practice on Wednesday, George was asked what the next step was for the pairing. “Just keep at it,

Joel Embiid had a vintage performance Friday night. He’s just happy to be playing with a group he loves and to get a win.

Nurse entered the season with the hopes that Embiid would grow his two-man game with the likes of rookie VJ Edgecombe along with Quentin Grimes and Paul George. The Sixers will continue to put the ball in the hands of the other perimeter players and allow them to work with Embiid in an effort to grow that two-man game with other players.

Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Hawks held off the 76ers 120-117 on Sunday night.

Dyson Daniels scored a season-high 27 points to help the Atlanta Hawks defeat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 120-117 on Sunday.