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\"ESPN<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 11:21PM<\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid<\/a>returned to the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>‘ lineup Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> after missing 13 consecutive games because of a right oblique strain.<\/p>\n

Embiid had been limited to just 33 games this season because of injuries. The latest injury for the 2023 MVP occurred during a 124-117 win over the Miami Heat<\/a> on Feb. 26.<\/p>\n

The 76ers also welcomedPaul George<\/a>back to the lineup after a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia entered the contest with a 39-33 record and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, which would mean having to play in the NBA’s play-in tournament. The 76ers are 1 1\/2 games back of fifth-place Toronto.<\/p>\n

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