In a triumphant return, Joel Embiid dominated with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Philadelphia 76ers (23-10) to a decisive 110-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls (15-20) on Tuesday night.
Embiid, who missed the 76ers’ entire holiday road trip due to a sprained right ankle, showcased his MVP form, turning the game into an early blowout.
The 76ers raced to a commanding 43-18 lead after the first quarter, capitalizing on the absence of injured Bulls guard Zach LaVine.
DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 16 points, while Andre Drummond contributed 11 points and a whopping 17 rebounds.
Philadelphia’s dominance continued a recent trend of comfortable wins, with Embiid reaching his seventh career triple-double in the third quarter.
