Joel Embiid didn't have his best game in his return to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, but his presence was enough for them to destroy the Miami Heat. Just ask Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green.

The Cameroonian center made just 12 shot attempts in the game and made five, though he did connect eight of his 10 free throws en route to 18 points and 11 rebounds. While it is far from the usual dominant Embiid Sixers fans are used to, as Green said it, he was able to make life easier for his teammates.

“The power of Joel. He didn’t play incredible…BUT, because of his presence, everyone else did,” Green wrote on Twitter.

Sure enough, Draymond Green's take isn't without any merit. It is telling that the Sixers were able to dominate Game 3 in Joel Embiid's return after losing the first two outings in embarrassing fashion.

James Harden played really well with 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists. He has the highest plus-minus with +27 in the game, which speaks volume of the massive impact he had. Tyrese Maxey continued his brilliant postseason play as well with 21 points and six assists.

Danny Green played a key role as well as he saw himself with plenty of space from deep, allowing him to make seven triples for 21 points.

The Sixers have now cut the Heat's lead to just 2-1, and they have to be brimming with confidence that they can tie things in Game 4 with Embiid back and healthy.