Overview
- After diving into the crowd to save a loose ball against Cleveland, Embiid was unharmed and later hit a 3-pointer that moved him past 13,000 career points.
- He has scored 20-plus points in 12 straight games, including an 11-game stretch averaging 23.8 points and 13.3 rebounds.
- Minutes restrictions have eased as he shows improved mobility, with more drives, rolls to the rim, and reemerging shot-blocking.
- Embiid says he feels better but is "not close to where I want to be yet," stressing daily work and adherence to treatment.
- Philadelphia sits fifth in the East with healthier key pieces, including a steadier Paul George, heading into Friday’s rematch with the Cavaliers.