Overview
- In his first game action since February 22, Embiid logged about 19 minutes in a 126–110 win over Minnesota and posted 14 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals and a +12 plus/minus.
- Nurse followed a preannounced approach of short stints, starting Embiid, pulling him after roughly six minutes, giving a brief second-quarter run and sitting him for the fourth.
- The appearance came after a season wrecked by multiple injuries, including a left-knee ACL tear, a sprained left foot sole and a sinus fracture, which limited him to 19 games.
- Embiid said he feels mentally and physically in a good place, and Nurse praised his movement, shooting and passing following the performance.
- SPORT1 reports Embiid remains under contract through 2028 with a 2029 player option and roughly $230 million due, and notes Philadelphia’s outlook hinges on his health alongside Tyrese Maxey as Paul George remains sidelined.