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The 76ers Beat the Timberwolves 115-103 as Joel Embiid Returns to the Lineup
Joel Embiid added 19 points and 13 rebounds in his return as Philadelphia used a 42-24 third quarter to pull away.
- On Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103, with Paul George scoring 23 points and Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each adding 21.
- Joel Embiid returned from illness to score 19 points and 13 rebounds, sparking a pivotal third-quarter surge where the 76ers scored 15 of the period's final 16 points to overcome a 70-68 deficit.
- Returning to action after missing Thursday's game, Anthony Edwards struggled significantly, scoring eight points while missing 12 of 15 shots and all seven 3-point attempts.
- Philadelphia remains sixth in the Eastern Conference with five games left to play, while Minnesota holds the sixth seed in the Western Conference standings.
- Minnesota hosts the Hornets on Sunday after taking Saturday off, as both teams work to address issues before the postseason begins.
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
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- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 44%
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