Tyrese Maxey nearly posts triple-double, Joel Embiid sharp in return as Sixers crush Pacers

Welcome back, big fella — boy, were you missed.

The Sixers rolled the Indiana Pacers 135-114 Tuesday night.

After missing the last five games, Joel Embiid put up 27 points, six rebounds and five assists on 11-of-17 shooting. Tyrese Maxey looked happy to have his running mate back, leading all scorers with 32 along with nine rebounds and eight assists while getting the fourth quarter off.

VJ Edgecombe had an extremely efficient 23 points shooting 9-of-13 from the field. Andrew Nembhard and Micah Potter led Indiana with 23 as well.

With Embiid back, the Sixers were only down Paul George due to his suspension while the Pacers were without six players but most notably, Pascal Siakam.

Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.