Joel Embiid s Kia Defensive Player of the Year Nominee

Joel Embiid knocks down a triple for his first bucket since returning from injury on February 26

After nearly a month sidelined Joel Embiid returns with a dominant 1st quarter 6-of-6 FG 3-of-3 from deep and 15 points

Joel Embiid comes from out of NOWHERE to swat away Brandon Miller's game-tying three-point attempt to preserve the Sixers' 3-point lead with just 7 seconds left

Joel Embiid turns the ball over and gives all he got to hustle back on defense going for the chasedown block on Andrew Wiggins but he was a bit late - goaltending with replays

Joel Embiid comes up to say hi to Nikola Jokic after the game

- Joel Embiid throws it down with force to give him 27 points early in the 3rd quarter