Despite being down Joel Embiid, Paul George and others, the Sixers got their third straight win as Tyrese Maxey’s great night pushes them over Lakers.

Joel Embiid (and his mask) returned Friday as the Sixers played with their food for a while before eventually beating the shorthanded Hornets.

The Sixers fought but the Lakers shot the lights out and yet another abysmal third quarter doomed Philly Friday night.

Daryl Morey’s cap space plan was awfully bold, but with Paul George in the fold, this is already one of the best offseasons the Sixers have ever had.