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Embiid returned to the court for Friday's 126-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the preseason finale, and the 76ers started second-year big man Adem Bona alongside the seven-time All-Star.
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers discuss the double big starting lineup with Adem Bona in the preseason finale.
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Sixers takeaways: Joel Embiid’s versatility, VJ Edgecombe’s development, and Tyrese Maxey’s scoring
Joel Embiid has made significant strides in his recovery, a development that will surely benefit the 76ers. VJ Edgecombe is in the perfect situation to receive mentorship. And, as good as those two aforementioned stars are,
Embiid is expected to play in the 76ers' final preseason game. While back, Embiid would be on a tight minutes restriction.
In his first game in eight months, the oft-injured 76ers center stuffed the stat sheet in 19 minutes and showed flashes of his old self.