Before the two face off, the 76ers announced the official injury report, revealing major news regarding star center Joel Embiid . Embiid has missed the last 15 games due to a foot sprain and knee swelling. Ahead of the matchup against the Mavericks, Philadelphia officially listed Embiid as active for the game, per Tim Bontemps .

Will Tuesday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks mark the long-awaited return of Joel Embiid? The Sixers center seems to be

Sixers center Joel Embiid will return for Tuesday night's game against the Mavericks after missing 15 games with knee swelling and a foot sprain.