Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.

Not only was this a playoff rematch from April, but it was also the NBA Cup opener and the return of Joel Embiid who made his season debut. Embiid didn't have a normal dominant night for Philadelphia as he had 13 points,

Embiid shot 2-for-11 from the field in his first game action, finishing with 13 points. Paul George finished with a game-high 29 points for his best game as a Sixer.

Joel Embiid is expected to play this week for the Philadelphia 76ers — barring another setback, and there is always that chance with the 7-footer — after he won Olympic gold, signed a contract extension,

With that being said, the Sixers can now look ahead to the return of Joel Embiid. The Sixers will begin NBA Cup group play on Tuesday when they play host to the New York Knicks an

Here is the full injury report for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener.

Joel Embiid is slated to make his NBA season debut Tuesday when the Philadelphia 76ers host the scuffling New York Knicks. Tuesday’s game is part of the NBA Cup, which features six groups of five teams.

Joel Embiid appears to be on the verge of finally making his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. The All-Star center was not listed on Monday’s injury report, signaling that Embiid is set to make his season debut Tuesday against the New York Knicks.