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Liam McKeone

Joel Embiid’s Uninspiring Injury Update Put Damper on Outstanding Return to 76ers

Joel Embiid returned to the court for the first time in a month on Wednesday night—and it went spectacularly.

The star big man, who last took the floor in late February, starred in the 76ers’ blowout win over the Bulls. He scored 35 points in 28 minutes on 12-for-17 shooting while dishing out seven assists to boot. Embiid helped power Philadelphia to one of its greatest offensive performances ever with the team scoring 157 points in regulation.

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