The Philadelphia 76ers blew a 20-point lead against the Golden State Warriors , but they avoided a full collapse and finished like a team learning how to manage Joel Embiid and his rhythm after injury . His brief night, his limited role, and his benching in the fourth all tied back to the same message: Joel Embiid's return is about control . And for Embiid, that control starts with honesty about how his body responds to real game pace.

He logged 25 minutes, scored 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting, and grabbed six rebounds. He also sat down the stretch, sparking questions that he answered directly. The 76ers held on for a tense 99-98 win , even after the early surge evaporated.

Embiid explains the 76ers' plan

Joel Embiid said he and 76ers head coach Nick Nurse agreed ahead of time o

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