On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers played their final game of the preseason when they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home) by a score of 126-110.
Joel Embiid finished the game with 14 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and three steals while shooting 5/10 from the field and 2/4 from three-point range in 19 minutes of playing time.
How Did The NBA World React To Joel Embiid’s Performance?
@TheHoopCentral: “Joel Embiid tonight: 14 Points 8 Assists 7 Rebounds 3 Steals 5/10 FGM 2/4 3PM 2/2 FTM +12 +/- 19 Minutes He’s back.”
@big_business_: “Joel Embiid in six minutes – 4 points – 3 assists – 2 rebounds – 2 steals – 2/3 field goals The best player in the world is back”
Sean Barnard: “Joel Embiid looks like Joel Embiid and the entire city of Philadelphia should sleep a little bit better because of it”
@balldontstop: “Joel Embiid looks 20 lbs lighter in this clip 👊🏽 Looks like he has his legs back under him. This would do wonders for his knees.”
Chris Mannix: “Joel Embiid with 14/7/8 in 19 minutes. That’s a huge deal.”
Ky Carlin: “All things considered, Joel Embiid looks really good so far. I mean, really good. He’s moving well, he’s making pays with his passing, and he’s active defensively. #Sixers”
Tim Bontemps: “Nick Nurse said he was pleased with how Joel Embiid looked and that the game went according to plan, with now the focus being on how his body responds to playing, but that it was a very positive performance.”
@JonesyAustin25: “I mean how can you not be excited to see Joel Embiid on the court making some great plays. Then the ROOKIE VJ Edgecombe stole the overall show tonight with the energy he brought and buckets dropped. Sixers fans should have a lil smile from what they seen tonight”
@Sleeper_Hoops: “Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid tonight: Maxey: 30 MIN 27 PTS 4 REB 7 AST 2 STL 1 BLK Embiid: 19 MIN 14 PTS 7 REB 8 AST 3 STL One of the best duos in the NBA is back ”
Embiid only appeared in 19 games during the 2024-25 season.
He finished the year with averages of 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest while shooting 44.4% from the field and 29.9% from three-point range.
The 76ers will play their first game of the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night when they visit Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics.
