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Joel 'The Process' Embiid Shines In NBA Debut

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Process is here.

Joel "The Process" Embiid made his NBA debut on Wednesday night, tallying 20 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in 22 minutes. Although the Sixers lost 103-97 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, fans were encouraged by the 7'2" center they've waited two years for.

Chants of "Trust The Process" reigned down as Embiid shot free throws late in the game.

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Embiid was on a 20-minute restriction entering the game, Okafor was on a 12-minute restriction, while Nerlens Noel and No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons are out several weeks with injuries.

Dario Saric, also making his NBA debut, struggled scoring just five points on 2-12 shooting (0-4 on three's) with seven rebounds. Sergio Rodriguez had 12 points and nine assists with no turnovers in his Sixers debut.

For the Thunder, Russell Westbrook dominated with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists.

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