George is averaging 14.1 points and 3.6 assists in the 12 games he has played alongside the All-Star center. NEW YORK — As the 76ers move closer to the midway point of their season, one thing is abundantly clear: The two-man game between Paul George and Joel Embiid still needs work.

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.