Embiid admitted he was a little timid in his return in Tuesday night's loss, but is confident that the Sixers can turn their season around when he, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey are all healthy.

CAMDEN, N.J. – Friday felt, a newly shaven Nick Nurse said, like a rare “normal day at the office” for the 76ers. It got a little less normal when Joel Embiid addressed the media for the first time since the start of a season in which he has yet to play.

The silver lining is that both Embiid and George were full participants in Friday's practice, which means a return for both could be around the corner. With Saturday's game ruled out as an option for Embiid,