“Chet Holmgren praying for mercy tonight” – 76ers fans thrilled over Joel Embiid returning from injury against Thunder

Exciting news for fans of the Philadelphia 76ers, as their star player Joel Embiid, who was named NBA MVP last season, will be making his long-awaited return to the court tonight against the OKC Thunder. This comes after a 63-day absence following a meniscus injury in his left knee.

Despite Embiid’s absence in the last 29 games, the Sixers have struggled to maintain consistency in their wins. During this period, they have recorded a 11-18 record and are currently in the Play-In zone. Excluding tonight’s game, they still have six more games to play.

Many fans are anticipating that Embiid’s comeback will lead the Sixers to a successful record. This seems achievable since the only potential challenges in their upcoming regular season matches are the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.

Having Embiid back is crucial for the Philadelphia team before the postseason begins, according to Philly fans.

Now that Embiid has returned, the Sixers are back at full strength and fans have been sharing their thoughts on the team’s improved lineup.

“Chet Holmgren praying for mercy tonight,”one fan said as the Sixers will take on the Thunder tonight.

Some fans playfully teased Embiid’s comeback to the lineup.

“Time to watch 42 free throws for 40 minutes.”

Despite averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists in 34 games this season, Embiid will not be eligible for any NBA awards due to the number of games he has missed. As a result, his chances of winning back-to-back MVP awards are no longer possible.

Joel Embiid Prepares for Battle Against the Thunder

The Sixers have officially announced that Joel Embiid will be returning to the lineup as the starting center for the upcoming game. He arrived at the Wells Fargo Center to practice and prepare for his comeback.

Observe the video underneath to witness the MVP shooting for his comeback.

During the star center’s warm-up, a small group of fans in the arena could be heard chanting “MVP.”

On Jan. 30, Embiid played his last game against the Golden State Warriors. Despite only playing for 29 minutes, he appeared to struggle with pain, which ultimately led to the Sixers’ loss. He recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and two assists, but also had eight turnovers.

Despite Embiid’s absence, the Sixers have managed to become a formidable opponent in the Play-In Tournament.