Joel Embiid's return from a two-month injury layoff inspires the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-105 upset victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Embiid, the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player, made a surprise late inclusion in the Sixers' starting lineup after recovering from a knee injury. The Sixers' season has been struggling in Embiid's absence, falling into the play-in positions in the Eastern Conference.
Joel Embiid made a dazzling return from a two-month injury layoff to inspire the Philadelphia 76ers to an upset 109-105 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time). The NBA 's reigning Most Valuable Player was a surprise late inclusion in the Sixers' starting lineup at the Wells Fargo Center, returning to the hardwood after suffering a knee injury in a defeat to Golden State on January 30.
In Embiid's absence the Sixers' season has been in freefall, plunging into the play-in positions in the Eastern Conference rather than the automatic postseason spots
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