Sixers visit Heat in battle for playoff positioning
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Joel Embiid gave the Philadelphia 76ers a jolt of energy when they needed it the most.
Embiid returned from knee surgery to play his first game in nine weeks and produced 24 points, seven assists, six rebounds and three steals in a 109-105 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
TheSixers (41-35) are likely headed for the play-in portion of the Eastern Conference