Tyrese Maxey also returned after a 2-game absence with an illness and put up 30 points and eight assists as the Sixers knocked off the Knicks 116-107 on the road. Philadelphia played some terrific defense as it held New York to 8-for-32 shooting from beyond the arc leading to a big win.

When the Sixers and Knicks face off at Madison Square Garden, chaos and intensity typically ensue. That was no different on Friday night.

Embiid had his most explosive game in a year Friday, then bounced back two days later to contribute in Atlanta. George, who has been steady defensively, pushed the issue with the ball more, looking like a more dynamic scorer than he did much of last year, his first season with the club. The hope is those attributes carry over.

As league-wide play resumes following the conclusion of the Emirates NBA Cup, the Sixers will have a familiar face back in the lineup for their road tilt agains

Kicking off the week with a collection of Sixers notes, from the latest example of Tyrese Maxey's improvement to NBA trade rumors beginning to swirl.

Tyrese Maxey owes his Philadelphia 76ers career to Klutch Sports head Rich Paul originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Maxey revealed that he’s formed a friendship with Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton, who scored 14 points in Thursday’s narrow loss to the Sixers.