Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls after missing 13 consecutive games with a right oblique strain.
Embiid’s availability marked his first action since the injury sidelined him for nearly two weeks’ worth of games, a stretch that forced Philadelphia to navigate an extended period without its centerpiece. The 76ers welcomed him back as they continued their schedule with a home matchup against Chicago.
Back in the rotation
Embiid had been out since suffering the right oblique strain, and Wednesday’s game represented his first opportunity to rejoin the team on the floor following the absence.