Embiid Logs First Triple-Double of Season, Plays 46 Minutes in OT Win

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) was cleared to play Thursday and delivered his first triple-double of the season, recording 32 points (10-19 FG), 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in 46 minutes. This marks his ninth career triple-double and the most minutes he's played in a regular-season game since December 2022. His dominant performance, including clutch plays, led the 76ers to a 128-122 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets.