Observations after Sixers lose wild double-overtime game in Embiid’s return

Observations after Sixers lose wild double-overtime game in Embiid’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

In their 19th game of the season, the Sixers had Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey all available for the first time.

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They wound up playing their first double-overtime game of the season and losing it, falling to a high-drama 142-134 defeat to the Hawks at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The Sixers now sit at 10-9, Atlanta at 13-8.

Maxey had 44 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Quentin Grimes posted 28 points. Following a nine-game absence with a right knee injury, Embiid recorded 18 points, four rebounds and two assists in a season-high 30 minutes.

Jalen Johnson starred for the Hawks with 41 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 34 points.

The Sixers were still without Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee LCL sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain).

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Atlanta was down Trae Young (right knee MCL sprain) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness).

The Sixers will face the Wizards on Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Here are observations on their double-OT loss to Atlanta:

Embiid back at it

Embiid sunk a jumper from the right elbow on the Sixers’ first possession of the night.

He didn’t seem to struggle much with pace or physicality, although Embiid’s rust was evident at times. The seven-time All-Star was whistled for an early travel when he faked a dribble handoff and walked with the ball in the process.

The Hawks scored a few first-quarter floaters against Embiid in drop coverage and he didn’t have a good rebounding game, but his mobility generally appeared fine. For the most part, Embiid was willing and able to close out to the perimeter, accelerate on his drives and do whatever the situation dictated.

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Meanwhile, VJ Edgecombe was sharp out of the gates following a three-game absence with a left calf injury, making a transition three-pointer and fast-break layup. Sixers head coach Nick Nurse called timeout at the 5:59 mark of the first quarter with his team up 14-11. Embiid and Edgecombe took a seat.

Maxey’s foul drawing

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