NBA: Joel Embiid returns from injury as Philadelphia 76ers beat Oklahoma City Thunder

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Joel Embiid says a two-month injury lay-off was 'mentally' tough as he returns to help the Philadelphia 76ers pick up a 109-105 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Joel Embiid said a two-month injury lay-off was "mentally" tough as he returned to help the Philadelphia 76ers pick up a 109-105 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.The Cameroonian marked his return to the court at Wells Fargo Center with 24 points, seven assists and six rebounds.Irish basketball teams to replay final 0.3 seconds

The 76ers lost 18 of their 30 games while Embiid was sidelined and are eighth in the Eastern Conference, dropping into the play-in positions after previously sitting in the automatic post-season spots.The victory moved the Nuggets to the top of the Western Conference at the expense of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who drop to second after a second loss in four.Canadian Andrew Wiggins top-scored for the hosts with 23 points to make it five wins on the bounce for Golden State.

 

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