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Edgecombe had scored at least 35 points in two of his last three games, but it’s difficult to project that ceiling with Joel Embiid and Paul George back in the lineup. Both Embiid and George took more shots than the 20-year-old point guard on Wednesday. Edgecombe was efficient with 22 points on nine attempts and four three-pointers, but his volume took a hit.

George came back from a 25-game suspension he received after violating the league’s anti-drug policy and had a great game in the 157-137 victory over the Bulls. The 35-year-old small forward had 28 points and six three-pointers in the blowout win. With Joel Embiid also going off for 35 points in what was his first game back from injuries, the 76ers have two stars back down the stretch of the regular season.

After not playing for almost a month due to various injuries, Embiid was excellent for 28 minutes against the Bulls on Wednesday. The 32-year-old center had 35 points on 17 attempts from the field. With Paul George also returning and scoring 28 points, the 76ers have two big-time players back in the lineup as they approach the playoffs.

Embiid will return from nearly a month-long absence on Wednesday as the Sixers look to bounce back from a loss to OKC. Philadelphia will also welcome back Paul George, who was serving a 25-game suspension, for the first time since Jan 29th. The return of both players is good news for a Sixers team that could benefit from reps together as the postseason nears. They are currently seventh in the Eastern Conference standings.

Oubre, who was diagnosed with a sprained left elbow on March 11, appears to be closing in on a return to action. While he will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Bulls, the ability to resume on-court workouts and participate in pregame shootaround is a step in the right direction. Quentin Grimes, who returns to action after a one-game absence, should remain in the starting lineup until Oubre is cleared.

Grimes is set to return after a one-game absence due to an illness. Marjon Beauchamp started and had 13 points in Monday’s loss to the Thunder, but will head back to the bench with Grimes returning.

Embiid has been sidelined since February, but he could make his return to the floor against Chicago. Though his availability has been spotty, Embiid has been dominant when he has suited up. If he’s available against the Bulls, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will lose the streaming value they held.

Grimes had been on a hot streak as a starter before missing Monday’s game against OKC. If he remains out against Chicago, MarJon Beauchamp should get another starting nod. He scored an inefficient 13 points in Monday’s loss, but he may be more productive in a more favorable matchup.

Edgecombe has now had at least 35 points in two of his last three games. In between those outings, he was able to grab a career-high 13 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Jazz. The 20-year-old point guard has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The 76ers have two more games in Week 22 with a matchup against the Bulls on Wednesday coming next.

The 76ers won’t have Quentin Grimes for Monday’s game, as he is out due to illness. Beauchamp moves into the starting lineup, and while the change gives him some deep-league upside, he is not worth the risk as a streamer. The other four starters are unchanged, with Barlow back after having to exit Saturday’s win over the Jazz with a sprained left ankle.