In the previous seasons, Joel Embiid has constantly battled injuries that have limited his playing time. Even in the new season, he drew attention for his lack of mobility during the season opener.

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers got a 139-134 win against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Embiid silenced doubts with a strong comeback performance.

Though still on a minutes restriction, the big man made the most of his time on the court. Embiid finished the game with 25 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in just 23 minutes of play.

Embiid’s efficiency stood out as he shot 9-of-17 from the field, 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. Remarkably, it was the third-fewest minutes ever played in a 25/5/5 performance in NBA histor

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