Embiid Drops 38 Points, 11 Boards in Knicks Loss After Ankle Clearance

Joel Embiid, cleared to play despite a right ankle injury, delivered a game-high 38 points (13-21 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, and one block in 36 minutes during the 76ers' 112-109 loss to the Knicks on Saturday. He scored 28 points in the first half and 10 in the fourth quarter. This marks his fourth consecutive game with at least 30 points. Prior to the game, he was coming off a triple-double and averaged 27.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 0.8 blocks over his last 10 outings.