Joel Embiid Returns with Dominant 35-Point Performance

Joel Embiid made a triumphant return to the 76ers' lineup after missing 13 games with a right oblique strain, posting 35 points in a 157-137 win over the Bulls. Embiid was highly efficient, shooting 12-of-17 from the floor and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc in just 28 minutes of action. He added seven assists, six rebounds, and one block, providing an immediate boost to Philadelphia's offensive and defensive presence in his first game back since February 26.