Joel Embiid had jokes expense after a successful return to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers in Tuesday's 118-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

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 .

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid put up 29 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and a steal in his return from a 15-game injury absence on Tuesday, leading his team to a 118-116 win