Embiid Drops Game-High 30 Points, 9 Boards in Win Over Pacers

Joel Embiid (knee/illness) was cleared to play and started for the 76ers against the Pacers. He then posted a game-high 30 points (10-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine rebounds, and four assists in 33 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win. Embiid scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half and had 10 free throw attempts for the second straight game. He appears to have hit his stride since returning from knee and ankle injuries, averaging 26.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 threes, and 0.8 blocks since January 1st.