Embiid Scores 34, 76ers Beat Nets 110–102 in Durant’s Return

Embiid Scores 34, 76ers Beat Nets 110–102 in Durant’s Return
Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (12) drives past Brooklyn Nets forward Nic Claxton, during an NBA game in New York on Dec. 30, 2021. Adam Hunger/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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NEW YORK—Kevin Durant came back and Joel Embiid waved him off the floor.

Durant used the same dismissive motion toward the Philadelphia 76ers when they were in Brooklyn two weeks ago, but this time the final word—and more importantly the victory—went to Embiid.