Joel Embiid battles through injuries for massive double-double
by Bruno Mulé | 76ers Correspondent | Wed, Dec 31st 9:53am EST
Joel Embiid returned to the lineup on Tuesday and powered the 76ers to a 139-136 overtime victory over Memphis, tallying 34 points (11-of-28 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, two blocks, and a three-pointer.
Fantasy Impact:
Playing through a combination of knee issues, an ankle injury, and an illness that cost him Sunday's game, Embiid logged a season-high 38 minutes. It was a gritty performance that resulted in his second consecutive 30-point game and just his second double-double of the season. While his rebounding numbers are down compared to previous years, seeing him handle a heavy workload and deliver in crunch time is a fantastic sign for fantasy managers—assuming he avoids any setbacks during recovery.
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