The Denver Nuggets are in town to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night.

The Sixers are playing the second game of a back-to-back set, having hosted the Houston Rockets on Monday afternoon.

Joel Embiid’s playing status has already been called into question during back-to-back sets. And, given Embiid’s return after a multi-game absence due to a setback, it was unexpected to see him off the injury report for Tuesday’s game against Denver.

After making his highly anticipated return to the floor on Monday, Embiid’s success will continue on Tuesday night, as he has been formally cleared for action and is in the starting lineup.

Embiid has been suffering with swelling in his knee since twisting it during a game against the New York Knicks earlier this month.

Embiid’s status was upgraded to questionable before the Monday afternoon game and was seen as a game-time decision. After completing his pregame warmups, the big man was cleared for action.

Embiid played 31 minutes in his first game back from a recent injury. He attempted 21 shots from the floor, hitting more than half of them. He also attempted 17 free throws and made all but one.

Embiid concluded Monday’s game with a game-high 41 points. He completed the double-double by grabbing ten rebounds. The Sixers defeated the Rockets 124-115, their second straight victory following a win against the Sacramento Kings late last week.

The NBA champions arrive in town on Tuesday. It’s the first of two games between the Sixers and the Denver Nuggets.