Everything that stood out from Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe's returns to action, plus much more from a double-overtime nail-biter between the Sixers and Hawks.

Jalen Johnson hit consecutive 3-pointers late in double overtime to help the Atlanta Hawks spoil Joel Embiid's return in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The first quarter was hotly contested, which would become a theme for the first half as a whole. The Sixers and Hawks traded baskets and mini-runs throughout. Balanced scoring from Maxey, Embiid and Quentin Grimes paced the Sixers to an early 29-25 lead at the end of period one.

No matter which version of the Atlanta Hawks arrives in Philadelphia on Sunday, it will be a difficult challenge for the Sixers.

Philadelphia were non-competitive against Orlando, and nowhere near the resilient team they have been for most of the season.

A vintage turnaround jumper over a double team is how Embiid opened his second shift of the night. He continued to play to his comfort level as they ran a dribble handoff or pick-and-roll with Maxey just about every time down the floor. Jared McCain scored his first points of the night that way, using Embiid’s screen to get an open midrange jumper.

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