Embiid cleared to play, scores 35 points despite ankle issue in 76ers' loss.

Joel Embiid (ankle) was cleared to play for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Lakers, despite being a game-time decision. He delivered a dominant performance, scoring 35 points, continuing his impressive stretch of averaging 32.9 points over his last eight games. Embiid reached 25 points by the third quarter, leading both teams in scoring for much of the game. Despite his efforts, the 76ers blew a 14-point lead and lost 119-115 to the Lakers, snapping their five-game winning streak.