While Joel Embiid didn't make the cut for the NBA All-Star game, he isn't phased by it as he has his eyes set on something else: a championship.

Of the Sixers' 10 rotation players on Thursday, eight were unremarkable or worse. But two players were so good that none of it mattered in the end.

After a 40-point performance reminiscent of his MVP-caliber self, Joel Embiid shared a heartfelt message to those who stood by him through the challenges with recovery.

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Dec 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (25) gestures after dunking the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers as center Nikola Vucevic (9) stands nearby during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks ...

Keep up with all of the action on tonight’s NBA.com live blog, featuring the must-see highlights, performances, news, notes and more from all a 10-game slate. -Stephon Castle collected 40 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists and three steals on 12-for-16 shooting.

The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.

Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to victory over the Phoenix Suns by scoring 33 points, 11 of them from the free throw line.