"Joel Embiid's Return Sparks NBA Playoff Seeding Drama"
Joel Embiid's return to the Philadelphia 76ers following a two-month absence due to knee surgery has significantly improved the team's postseason outlook and the Eastern Conference landscape. Despite a challenging road to climb in the playoff seeding, the 76ers are now a formidable threat with Embiid back in the lineup. Additionally, the frequency of 50-point games in the NBA has declined in the second half of the season, raising questions about the potential impact on individual scoring efforts in the upcoming playoffs.