Embiid contributed 42 points (12-23 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 16-21 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 45 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves.
Embiid returned from a nine-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols to drop a season-high 42 points. The star big man was aggressive early and often, getting to the free-throw line a season-high 21 times. This performance should be a great sign for fantasy managers, as it appears Embiid will be all systems go moving forward. The Sixers don't have a back-to-back during their upcoming three-game week, so Embiid shouldn't be in danger of missing any games due to rest or conditioning issues.