The 2024-25 NBA season hasn't been different in that regard as Embiid as struggled with fitness throughout the campaign. Fortunately, he was on the court to lead the 76ers for a famous NBA Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics. But he was almost ruled out of the game due to a mishap during warmups.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid fell to the parquet during warmups before Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics but remained in the starting lineup for the Christmas Day matchup.

BOSTON — Joel Embiid popped up from a pre-game fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with three seconds left to turn back Boston’s final rally and lead the 76ers to a 118-114 victory at TD Garden on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid thought his team's 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics was a demonstration of its strength when it's close to

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid discusses the struggles of Paul George following a win over the Boston Celtics.

Joel Embiid was quick to reference Caleb Martin's history with Boston after his Sixers teammate hit seven 3-pointers against the Celtics.

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers happily played the "Grinch" role at TD Garden on Christmas Day. Amid plenty of boos from the Boston crowd,

The 76ers got their first crack at the defending-champion Celtics in the third spot on the NBA Christmas Day marathon.

Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics.

As the 76ers beat the Celtics on Christmas Day, Joel Embiid has a bold claim about his squad.

If the 76ers’ game against the defending champion Boston Celtics was a barometer of where they stand, the answer was clear after registering a 118-114 Christmas Day victory at TD Garden. The Sixers showed that they have the potential to be an elite team.