Rusty Embiid Can't Help Sixers (2-8) in Return

Sixers Lose to Heat in Embiid's Return

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Miami Heat 108-104 on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid, who had 27 points and 12 rebounds in his return from a two-game absence due to a knee injury. However, the Heat were too much for the Sixers, who have now lost eight of their last ten games.

Embiid Struggles in Return

Embiid was rusty in his return, shooting just 9-of-22 from the field. He also had six turnovers. The Sixers were outscored by 10 points in the fourth quarter, when Embiid was on the court.

Butler Leads Heat

Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Bam Adebayo added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyler Herro had 18 points off the bench. The Heat shot 50% from the field and made 13-of-31 three-pointers.

Sixers Struggles Continue

The Sixers have now lost eight of their last ten games and are 2-8 on the season. They are currently in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers have been struggling on both ends of the court, and they have not been able to find a consistent rhythm.

The Sixers will look to get back on track on Friday night when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are 4-6 on the season and are coming off a 114-102 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Here are some of the key stats from the game:

• Embiid: 27 points, 12 rebounds, 6 turnovers
• Butler: 28 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
• Adebayo: 21 points, 10 rebounds
• Herro: 18 points
• Sixers: 44% shooting, 30% three-point shooting
• Heat: 50% shooting, 42% three-point shooting