Joel Embiid records triple-double against Bucks

Embiid posted 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on Saturday, a strong outing from a centre already projected for 43.6 fantasy points a game.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 25, 2026 · Updated October 25, 2026

Joel Embiid recorded 28 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, no blocks and no threes with four turnovers on 8-for-20 shooting and 12-for-14 from the line in 36 minutes as a starter on Saturday, October 24, leading Philadelphia past Milwaukee 127-116.

The triple-double was a big performance from a player who averaged 44.5 fantasy points a game last season (38 games), and his current projection sits at 43.6 fantasy points and 3.74 in nine-category value. His 25.4 per cent usage rate at 50.4 per cent true shooting and 36 minutes in this one reflect his workload.

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Joel Embiid

Embiid's 10 assists were well above his season average of 5.7 over three games and far above the 3.9 he posted last season (38 games), when he also averaged 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds in 31.6 minutes as a starter. The 36 minutes and all-around production show his role as Philadelphia's offensive hub, though the four turnovers and 8-for-20 shooting from the field tempered his efficiency.

Philadelphia have one game left this week, on Saturday, then no games next week. Embiid remains a hold across all formats as a top-20 player overall, ranked 17th, with his combination of scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking in both nine-category and points leagues.

What to do

• Start Embiid on Saturday when Philadelphia close the week.

• Hold him through the zero-game week ahead as a top-20 asset.

• Monitor his efficiency as his 50.4 per cent true shooting lags behind last season's marks.

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