Joel Embiid was all smiles after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Kevin Durant-led Houston Rockets at home. Not only did the star center check in for a season-high 45 minutes, but he ended up producing a triple-double. Embiid went 10-19 from the field to score 32 points. He came down with 15 rebounds and dished out 10 assists.

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Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105. LeBron James hit a late go-ahead 3-pointer and scored 29 points, Luka Doncic had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night.

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The Philadelphia 76ers took care of business tonight, eking out an overtime win against the Houston Rockets, 128-122, on the back of a vintage night from former MVP Joel Embiid. Something about tonight seemed to rejuvenate Embiid,