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Joel Embiid’s Preseason Finale Display Gives 76ers Hope Going Into 2026–27 Season

Joel Embiid struggled to perform during his preseason debut, scoring just 6 points along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists in 24 minutes of play. Additionally, he looked sluggish and slow during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 108-114 loss to the Brooklyn…

By Pranay Mukherjee · Last Word on Sports

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 7:21 PM

Key Things to Know

Joel Embiid scored 27 points in the 76ers' preseason finale, providing optimism for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The 76ers lost the preseason contest against the Boston Celtics with a final score of 120-125.
Teammate LeBron James praised Embiid's health and rhythm, stating the sky remains the limit for him.

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Joel Embiid delivered an encouraging performance in the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason finale, posting 27 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes during a 120-125 loss to the Boston Celtics. The outing provided significant optimism after a sluggish six-point preseason opener against the Brooklyn Nets. Teammate LeBron James praised Embiid's physical form and rhythm following the contest.

Despite Embiid experiencing his healthiest preseason to date, Last Word on Sports notes that Philadelphia continues to face depth issues at center. Backup Ariel Hukporti suffered a torn Achilles tendon, prompting head coach Nick Nurse to consider utilizing James as a backup center.

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Joel Embiid’s Preseason Finale Display Gives 76ers Hope Going Into 2026–27 Season

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