Because of injuries to both players, the two All-Stars have played together in only 12 of the Sixers’ 33 games. On Saturday, Embiid finished with game highs of 28 points and 12 rebounds in just three quarters of action. George, who also sat out the fourth quarter, added 17 points, six assists, and two steals.

Over his last five games, Embiid is averaging 30.4 points per game which is up from his season average of 24.4. The big fella has taken games over and has thrown the Sixers on his back at times in recent games.

Embiid scored a season-high 37 points on Monday in Portland, and the way he got those points was the most encouraging sign.

Joel Embiid is back to posting high-scoring performances after a slow start to the season. The 76ers center is coming off Saturday night’s showing of 28 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in just three quarters of action against the Brooklyn Nets.

The Sixers trailed 11-0 early, but they were able to respond rather quickly and led by as many as 31 on their way to the win. With that being said, the Sixers still have to grow the Paul George-Joel Embiid pairing in order for their trio to move forward.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in a blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets.

This Sixers jumped out to an early lead against the Nets and never looked back. They'd go on to finish their road trip on a high note, winning by a final score of 123-94. For most of the season, Guerschon Yabusele has been a key contributor for the supporting cast.