The Dallas Mavericks lost a tight one on the road on Tuesday night, falling 118-116 to the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid returned after missing a month and gave the Mavericks a 29-point triple-double and didn't even have the best performance on his own team, as Tyrese Maxey gave Philly 33 points and 13 assists.

Mavericks Kyrie Irving – 34 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists Naji Marshall – 19 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists Max Christie – 15 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 3PM In his Mavericks debut Top Performers – 76ers Joel Embiid – 29 points,