Joel Embiid, Sixers and Preseason Debut Lands Assessment
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Looking slimmer and quicker, Joel Embiid starred in his return, scoring 14 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in 19 minutes of playing time. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves to conclude their preseason. A return to remember for Joel Embiid tonight 🔔 14 PTS | 7 REB | 8 AST | 3 STL | 18 MIN pic.twitter.com/AgnSIryKGn
The 2024-2025 NBA season was one that Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers would like to forget. However, Embiid hasn’t forgotten what some in the media have said about him. Friday night, Embiid returned to the court for the first time in almost eight months following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
"The Process" made his anticipated return to action on Friday, and the 76ers have a two-game slate for Week 1.
The 76ers are aiming to rebound from an injury-riddled 2024-25 campaign in which they finished with their worst record since 2015-16. With rookie V.J. Edgecombe in the mix, alongside Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Jared McCain, Philadelphia is trending upward.
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Joel Embiid stamps major ‘Top 100 basketball player’ statement in his NBA return for 76ers
It was a grinding process, but Joel Embiid finally made his highly anticipated comeback to the hardwood. After a long injury recovery, the superstar big man played for the 2025 preseason finale of the Philadelphia 76ers, spearheading the team’s dominant 126-110 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.
Joel Embiid calmly called out his critics while speaking to the media after his solid comeback game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Embiid last played for the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb.