Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
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Now 31 and again attempting to work his way back to health, Philadelphia's superstar center is learning what he's still capable of.
ATLANTA -- The Philadelphia 76ers saw a breakthrough for star big man Joel Embiid in Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Normally, the big fella will have two days off before playing in his next contest, and he was listed as questionable against the Hawks, but Embiid was able to give it a go.
After his season-best outing against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, Joel Embiid explained why he's largely been taking a backseat to his teammates this year.
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Sixers’ Joel Embiid and Paul George want to ‘be efficient’ while playing on the floor together
George and Embiid both struggled in Sunday's loss to the Lakers, which was their second game playing together this season.
VJ Edgecombe added 22 points and five assists, Paul George added 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists, and Dominick Barlow had 10 points and eight rebounds. Quentin Grimes added 10 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
Joel Embiid had a vintage performance Friday night. He’s just happy to be playing with a group he loves and to get a win.