Embiid’s gutsy return after appendectomy falls flat as Celtics rout 76ers for 3-1 series lead

Joel Embiid made a surprise return from an appendectomy on Sunday night, scoring 26 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in 34 minutes for the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite his gutsy performance, the Boston Celtics dominated the game 128-96, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series. The 76ers now face elimination as they trail the series with little margin for error.