Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 32 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 114-111 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Embiid went 11 of 13 from the free-throw line to rally the 76ers from a 14-point first-half deficit for their ninth victory in 12 games.

Entering Saturday’s game against the Utah Jazz, the Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a familiar position. They aren’t sure about the playing status of the

The news arrived minutes before Saturday's 9:30 p.m. ET tip. Embiid entered the day listed as questionable with a left foot sprain and sinus fracture.

The Philadelphia 76ers are building a title contender around their star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George. While the Sixers are working on integrating George into the mix of things, they can focus on the two-man game of Embiid and Maxey.

The Sixers hope to use their terrific Christmas Day victory on the road over the defending champion Boston Celtics as the launching pad for a stark turnaround after a 3-14 start to the 2024-25 NBA season.