A little home cooking has helped the Lakers get back on track. It is incredible how much LeBron James still dominates games in his 22nd NBA season. He's averaging 24.3 points, 9.4 assists, and 8.1 rebounds and has the Lakers back on track after a rocky road trip.

The Philadelphia 76ers have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference at 2-9, but they provided their fans with a bit of positivity on Thursday.

Embiid should be paired for the first time with nine-time All-Star Paul George, who missed the first five games with a bone bruise. Embiid, George and fellow All-Star Tyrese Maxey were the 76ers’ version of a Big Three that was expected to make them one of the big favorites out of the Eastern Conference.

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut for the Sixers after injuries and a suspension for shoving a reporter.

Paul George led Philadelphia with 29 points and 10 rebounds, Jared McCain had 23 off the bench, and Caleb Martin had 17 points and four steals. The Sixers shot 37% from the floor overall compared to 48.9% for New York. Here are the player grades following the loss to open group play in the NBA Cup:

Joel Embiid returned to a rousing ovation from 76ers fans in his first game of the season, a start marred by injuries and suspension to the All-Star center that kept Philadelphia anchored at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Should the Philadelphia 76ers essentially throw in the towel on this season and shut down superstar center Joel Embiid? A retired NBA veteran surely seems to think so.

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to injury management.

Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss their team's home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday because of ongoing left knee injury management,