Embiid refreshed, leads Sixers to win over Griffin-less Pistons

PHILADELPHIA Joel Embiid scored 24 points in his return to the lineup after a one-game absence, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-102 on Monday night.

Jimmy Butler, who had 38 points to lead Philadelphia to a 117-111 victory in Detroit on Friday, exited in the first half with a strained groin and did not return.

Luke Kennard finished with a career-high 28 points and Andre Drummond had 21 for the slumping Pistons (13-12), who have dropped five straight after five consecutive wins.

Detroit was missing Blake Griffin, 10th in the NBA in scoring. Griffin was rested after the Pistons hosted New Orleans the previous night.

Embiid was given his own night off to rest on Friday after the 7-foot-2 star grew frustrated with his role following three straight sub-20-point performances.

THUNDER 122, JAZZ 113

OKLAHOMA CITY — Paul George scored 31 points and Dennis Schroder added 23, helping Oklahoma City to the win.

CELTICS 113, PELICANS 100

BOSTON — Marcus Morris Sr. had a season-high 31 points, making three quick 3pointers to start the second half, and Jayson Tatum scored 21 to lead a depleted Boston lineup to its sixth straight win.

PACERS 109, WIZARDS 101

INDIANAPOLIS — Myles Turner had 26 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, and Indiana held on for its season-high fourth straight victory.

KINGS 108, BULLS 89

CHICAGO — De’Aaron Fox scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, helping Sacramento rally for the win.

BUCKS 108, CAVALIERS 92

MILWAUKEE — Eric Bledsoe had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Milwaukee made 15 3-pointers in the win. ROUNDUP