3 observations: Joel Embiid returns, Sixers cruise to win over Hornets

Joel Embiid returns to the floor to help the Philadelphia 76res get past the Charlotte Hornets on the road.

The Philadelphia 76ers welcomed Joel Embiid back to the lineup on Wednesday to complete a 3-game road trip and he returned in a big way. The big fella made things look easy and he led the Sixers to a 118-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets to complete a 3-0 road trip.

Embiid had 34 points and 11 rebounds to lead the way, Tobias Harris added 26 points and six rebounds, Danny Green had 16 for a hot shooting night, and Ben Simmons had 15 points, nine assists, and six rebounds. Shake Milton also added 13 points off the bench to help the cause.

With that being said, it’s time for the three observations from another win on the road: