Joel Embiid scored 20 points in 22 minutes in his first game for the Sixers since they made him the No. 3 overall pick in the 2014 draft. Embiid had sat out the last two seasons with foot injuries. He received a roaring ovation when he was introduced and fans went wild on every shot.
Joel Embiid continues to lead the way, averaging 27.2 points and 13.5 rebounds. In seven of the past 10 games, Embiid has surpassed his scoring average, and in a loss to Toronto on Tuesday, he scored 37.