Joel Embiid shines in return as 76ers maul Bulls
- On Wednesday, Joel Embiid and Paul George returned to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup, leading the team to a 157-137 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The 157 points marked Philadelphia's highest score in 56 years.
- Embiid had missed 13 games with a strained right oblique, while George returned following a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's drug policy. Both players had been sidelined during a stretch where the team struggled to maintain consistency.
- In just 28 minutes, Embiid led all scorers with 35 points, while George overcame a slow first half to score 23 of his 28 total points after halftime. George shot 11 of 22 from the field.
- George apologized Tuesday for the poor judgment leading to his suspension and expressed a desire to play in the 76ers' remaining nine games. He reported feeling "100 percent better" physically following his lengthy absence.
- Despite the returns, Philadelphia remains without All-Star Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre due to injuries. The 76ers travel to Charlotte to face the Hornets on Saturday night, seeking to sustain momentum.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George returned to the 76ers' lineup following a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test and scored 28 points on Wednesday night in Philadelphia's 157-137 win over Chicago. Playing for the first time since Jan.
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