Sixers’ Joel Embiid returns to action after 15-game absence

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Philadelphia (AP) – The Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid was in the starting lineup for Tuesday tonight’s match against Dalla’s Mavericks after missing the last 15.

The 30-year-old Embiid has performed in just 13 games in an injured season. ONE Left knee injury was the latest disorder to sideline the seven-time all-star.

Coach Nick Nurse said there is no minute limitation on the 7-foot and expects him to play about 30 minutes, depending on where Embiid feels and how the game goes.

“Hopefully we can make it hard for him,” said Dallas coach Jason Kidd before the game.

EMBIID, prepared No. 3 collected by Philadelphia in 2014, average 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Sixers are 19-29 this season and in 11th place at the Eastern Conference