Joel Embiid had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his first action in a month to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, who fell to 0-2 since trading star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Joel Embiid discusses his injury recovery, his mental state, and the chances of the Philadelphia 76ers in his return against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Mavericks upgraded the All-Star forward to questionable on the team’s latest injury report ahead of Thursday’s game in Boston. Davis has missed the last week with an abdominal muscle strain he suffered before the Los Angeles Lakers traded him to Dallas late Saturday night in a blockbuster deal for Luka Doncic.

Paul George did not have his best in his return from a five-game absence, and the Sixers fell to a Miami Heat team which has finally moved Jimmy Butler.

Paul George reveals what is holding him back with his pinky injury after he made his return to the floor for the Philadelphia 76ers.

The 76ers and Miami Heat game was ugly by church-league standards. There were plenty of air balls, missed layups, turnovers, and, at times, subpar effort. But in the end, the Heat exited the Wells Fargo Center with a 108-101 victory.