Joel Embiid Returns with 27 Points, 6 Rebounds in Sixers' Win

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Joel Embiid returned to action after missing five straight games due to knee/shin soreness and knee injury management, being upgraded to available for Tuesday's game against the Pacers. In his return, he scored 27 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out five assists on 11-of-17 shooting in 26 minutes, including 20 points in the first half. His sharp performance led the Philadelphia 76ers to a dominant 135-114 victory over the Pacers, with Andre Drummond shifting back to the second unit.