The former MVP remains a lightning rod for a franchise desperate for a title. Whether he can stay healthy enough to carry it there remains the question.

Without a healthy Joel Embiid, the 76ers were never expected to contend for an NBA title. But get taken to the final seconds before narrowly knocking off lowly Washington?

Thanks to a variety of injuries, Embiid has only played in 13 games for Philadelphia this season. He hasn't been able to get much of a rhythm going on the court as a result, as his per game numbers (24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 45.2% shooting) are way down from where they were just last season.