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Joel Embiid returns from knee surgery, helps lift 76ers over Thunder 109-105

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Joel Embiid returned from knee surgery Tuesday night and helped lift the Sixers over the Oklahoma City Thunder 109-105.

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  1. Joel Embiid nearing return to play, could suit up for Sixers this week: reports

    Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia ·

  2. Newest

    Joel Embiid returns from knee surgery, helps lift 76ers over Thunder 109-105

    Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia ·

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14 articles, oldest first.

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Sources: Sixers’ Joel Embiid will return shortly, but it likely won’t be Tuesday vs. the Thunder (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The reigning MVP practiced with the Sixers during the weekend road trip in preparation for a return this week. Embiid underwent meniscus surgery on Feb. 6.

  2. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Joel Embiid nearing return to play, could suit up for Sixers this week: reports (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Joel Embiid could reportedly return to action as soon as this week, after missing two months with an injury to his left meniscus.

  3. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Joel Embiid returns from knee surgery, helps lift 76ers over Thunder 109-105 (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Joel Embiid returned from knee surgery Tuesday night and helped lift the Sixers over the Oklahoma City Thunder 109-105.

  4. The Republic

    NBA MVP Joel Embiid returns for 76ers for stretch run following knee surgery (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup on Tuesday night, getting his first start in nearly two months after the reigning NBA MVP had knee surgery. Embiid was cleared to return ahead of Philadelphia’s game against Oklahoma City and played for the first time since h…

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Photos of Joel Embiid's return to lift the Sixers over OKC Thunder (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Joel Embiid returned from a two-month absence following knee surgery to help the Sixers win, 109-105, over the OKC Thunder at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

  6. CBS News

    Joel Embiid scores 24 points in return from knee surgery as Philadelphia 76ers top Thunder (opens CBS News)

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    Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  7. France 24

    Embiid return inspires Sixers over Thunder (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Joel Embiid made a dazzling return from a two-month injury layoff to inspire the Philadelphia 76ers to an upset 109-105 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105 - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Joel Embiid returns from a knee injury to lead a Sixers comeback win over Oklahoma City Thunder (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Embiid scored 24 points and added crucial playmaking when it mattered most to lift Philly past the top team in the Western Conference

  10. The Republic

    Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105 (opens The Republic)

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    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

  11. Green Field Reporter

    NBA MVP Joel Embiid returns for 76ers for stretch run following knee surgery - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup on Tuesday night, getting his first start in nearly two months after the reigning NBA MVP had knee surgery. Embiid was cleared to return ahead of Philadelphia’s game against Oklahoma City and played for the first time since h…

  12. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Joel Embiid expected to return from knee injury in Sixers vs. Thunder game Tuesday: reports (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Joel Embiid will reportedly return to action in Tuesday night's game against Thunder, after missing two months with an injury to his left meniscus.

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