# Double OT Drama: Embiid's Return Not Enough Against Resilient Hawks

In a game that refused to end, Joel Embiid's return to the 76ers lineup was overshadowed by a double-overtime thriller against the Atlanta Hawks. What should have been a triumphant comeback for Philadelphia's cornerstone instead turned into an exhausting battle of wills, with both teams trading haymakers through two extra periods.

The Hawks brought relentless energy throughout, capitalizing on a Sixers team still working to reintegrate their star big man. Despite multiple opportunities to close things out, Philadelphia couldn't slam the door shut when it mattered most. The electric atmosphere in the arena only intensified as the game stretched beyond regulation, with every possession carrying championship-level intensity.

This wasn't just a regular season matchup—it was the kind of gut-check moment that defines teams. For Embiid and the

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