After his season-best outing against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, Joel Embiid explained why he's largely been taking a backseat to his teammates this year.

Now 31 and again attempting to work his way back to health, Philadelphia's superstar center is learning what he's still capable of.

From Joel Embiid's aggression as a driver to Paul George's role versatility and late-game heroics, a look back at how the Sixers' two highest-paid players carried the load with Tyrese Maxey out on Friday.

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It's 11:05 on Friday night and Joel Embiid is in front of his locker in the bowels of Xfinity Mobile Arena. He's the last Sixer in the locker roo

VJ Edgecombe carried the Sixers in the first quarter and Joel Embiid carried them in the middle of the game before Embiid and Paul George teamed up for a stellar closing effort on Friday night.

“Big Blue,” “The Bombardier from Baton Rouge,” “Bombardier,” “Dixie Dandy” and “Slim.” I can’t think of a much cooler nickname for a scorer than Bombardier. Happy birthday, Bombardier!

The Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. ET.