PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have had a tough season thus far as they sit at 16-27 and are on the outside looking in at the play-in tournament in the East. A slew of injuries to so many key pieces has left the Sixers relying on players that they normally wouldn't when considering the veterans on the roster.

In this week's edition of Friday film, let's talk about some of the team's younger players: Due to extended absences of Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond — plus Guerschon Yabusele missing a pair of games over the weekend — the 21-year-old rookie center has gotten plenty of chances to play and,

Pregame, Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about his team’s penchant to go on 10-0 runs. “It demoralizes teams when you go on a run like that,” Atkinson said. “You can feel them deflating.

Paul George scored 30 points, shooting 6 of 11 on 3s, and Tyrese Maxey added 29 points with seven assists. Instead of Joel Embiid, out with swelling in his left knee, Kelly Oubre Jr. played the third role with 22 points and 13 rebounds while Guerschon Yabusele scored 12 points with 13 rebounds, leading to a 132–129 win at the Wells Fargo Center.

Edwards, 21, often keeps his responses short and sweet. But after nearly swinging a nationally-televised playoff rematch against the New York Knicks in the Sixers' direction on Wednesday night, he provided a telling glimpse into his mental journey over the last few months.

Edwards, who credits the Delaware Blue Coats for his recent success, couldn't be more appreciative of the opportunity "to put on for my family and friends and my hometown.”

Paul George scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 132-129 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

Here are three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a skid-snapping win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Paul George scored 30 points and the host Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost back-to-back games for the second time all season.

The Sixers hung with the Cavs all night, and eventually, were able to walk away with an upset 132-129 win. Tyrese Maxey (29) and Paul George (30) combined for 59 points on the night to lead Philadelphia to a win it needed badly to end a 7-game losing skid.

The Sixers finally had a night where they were the ones that shot the lights out as they snapped their seven-game losing streak with an exciting win over the Cavs Friday.

It was an intense battle in the Wells Fargo center on Friday as Paul George and the 76ers attempted to stave off the best team in the East (Cleveland Cavaliers).