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.

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.

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers react to the win over the Boston Celtics as they begin to turn the corner.

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.

The Sixers' two top stars combined for 60 points and showed up in major moments, including Maxey's late layup and Embiid's clutch free throws.

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 Philadelphia 76ers secured a crucial victory over the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, with Joel Embiid playing a key role in the triumph. However, his performance was marred by a controversial moment that led to a significant sanction from the NBA.