Embiid shot 2-for-11 from the field in his first game, finishing with 13 points. Paul George scored a game-high 29 points for his best game as a Sixer.

Joel Embiid had a predictably up-and-down performance across 26 minutes in his season debut for the 76ers, who now stand at 2-8 after a loss Tuesday night to the Knicks.

Joel Embiid made his return to the court as the 76ers squared off with the Knicks in their first NBA Cup game.