Overview
- On Jan. 31, Embiid posted 40 points and 11 rebounds to seal a 124-114 win over the Pelicans during the franchise’s 2001 team celebration.
- Hours earlier, the NBA levied a 25-game suspension on Paul George under the anti-drug program, pushing Kelly Oubre Jr. (19 points, 10 rebounds), Tyrese Maxey (18 points, eight assists) and rookie VJ Edgecombe (15 points, five assists) into larger roles.
- After two left-knee surgeries, Embiid has ramped up to sustained production, averaging nearly 30 points with expanded minutes in January as Philadelphia improved to 27-21.
- Embiid called this season’s tailored recovery a success and credited surgeon Dr. Jonathan Glashow along with VP of athletic care Simon Rice for the day-to-day plan.
- The Sixers listed Embiid as probable with right-ankle injury management for Monday at the Clippers to open a five-game West Coast trip before the All-Star break.