NBA 76ers MVP center Embiid finally returned to the team after a month of recuperation, and returned to the Mavericks in the first game on the 5th, handing over a triple-double of 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, plus a winning layup in the last 22 seconds of the final quarter, helping the 76ers narrowly defeat the Mavericks 118-116 in the final game, ending the recent two-game losing streak.

MVP center Embiid

Embiid was exempted from the game due to a sprained left foot, and then postponed his return due to a swollen left knee, missed 15 games due to injury, and recuperated for one month before returning to the team. Although the Mavericks fell behind in the first quarter, they played a wave of 14-2 offensive lead in the second quarter, with four players scoring double-doubles, and Irving scored a team-high 17 points, and the Mavericks led the 76ers 65-58 at halftime.

The 76ers launched a counterattack in the third quarter after changing baskets, Maxey and Yabuselle scored consecutive points to help the team overtake 94-87, the Mavericks relied on Marshall's rebound to lead 116-115 in the decisive moment of the final quarter, Embiid stepped up in the last 22 seconds and scored a key layup to help the 76ers defeat the Mavericks 118-116 in the final game, rewarding the opponent with three consecutive defeats.

Maxey of the 76ers hit four three-pointers and scored a team-high 33 points, with 13 assists and two steals, while Embiid had a triple-double of 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his first game, Yabsele had 19 points and eight rebounds, and J. Edwards contributed 16 points.

Mavericks main control Irving scored a game-high 34 points, along with 9 rebounds and 4 assists, Marshall contributed 19 points, 5 assists and 3 steals, new classmate Christie made 4 three-pointers in the first game of the team, scored 19 points and 9 rebounds, and when center Gafford had 12 points and 6 rebounds, but left the game early in the fourth quarter due to a left shoulder injury, and his current status is unknown.