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Sixers soundbites: Joel Embiid talks returning to action again, more after win over Hornets

With 34 points and nine assists, Joel Embiid made another loud return to action for the Sixers on Friday night, leading them to a home victory over a undermanned Charlotte Hornets team. Embiid was able to show flashes of brilliance throughout his 31 minutes of action, and got candid when speaking at his locker after the game about how challenging this season has been for him so far.

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Instant observations: Joel Embiid leads the charge in return as Sixers handle Hornets

The Sixers had not played a game in three days after Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team to a road victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. They returned to their home floor for a Friday night matchup against the very same Hornets, the fourth matchup between the team in 40 days, ending their regular season series within the first 25 games of the season.

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Sixers-Cavaliers: second half thread

No Joel Embiid so Tyrese Maxey and Paul George will look to steal a win vs. Donovan Mitchell and the NBA’s best Cavs.

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Friday film: Kelly Oubre Jr. finding best version of himself by doing the little things for Sixers

After Joel Embiid made a loud return to action and Tyrese Maxey recorded the first triple-double of his NBA career on Dec. 8, Paul George was more excited to talk about the play of a different teammate: Kelly Oubre Jr., who put the Sixers over the top in that day's win road over the Chicago Bulls with two-way brilliance despite only attempting six shots.

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Sixers-Cavaliers: first half thread

Joel Embiid is out as Tyrese Maxey and Paul George will look to lead the Sixers to a win over the Donovan Mitchell led, NBA best, Clevelald Cavaliers.

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