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ATLANTA -- The Philadelphia 76ers saw a breakthrough for star big man Joel Embiid in Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Normally, the big fella will have two days off before playing in his next contest, and he was listed as questionable against the Hawks, but Embiid was able to give it a go.
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105.
Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each scored 22 points and the Raptors won their fifth straight game, surging in the third quarter to beat the 76ers 121-112 on Wednesday night.
ATLANTA -- When it comes to the success for Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, the big fella has to play. He has to be able to get on the floor and play basketball in order to keep his timing and his rhythm which then leads to success on the floor.