Joel Embiid’s presence opens up things for the 76ers. The team has a keeper in Justin Edwards. But the Sixers still need to cut down on their fourth-quarter miscues. Those three things stood out in the Sixers’ 118-116 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night.

When considering the return of Joel Embiid, the Sixers were feeling good about their chances. The Sixers built a lead early, but the Mavs used a big second quarter to build a lead, but Philadelphia used a big third quarter to take control.

Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double in his return and the Sixers earned a 118-116 win Tuesday night over the Mavs.