Joel embiid’s 27-point performance in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Christmas Day victory over the Boston Celtics was overshadowed by a $75,000 fine handed down by the NBA. The fine was issued after Embiid made multiple obscene gestures toward the Boston crowd during the game.
It was an eventful day for Embiid, who not only scored 27 points but also took a fall during warmups before his taunts toward the Celtics fans caught the league’s attention. This fine adds to what has already been a turbulent season for the star, which began with an NBA investigation into his decision not to play in back-to-back games. Embiid has also been limited to just nine games, received a three-game suspension for an altercation with a sports writer, and now faces this latest penalty.
Despite their recent win and victories in four of their last five games, the 76ers are still struggling with an 11-17 record and remain on the outskirts of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, sitting just half a game behind the 10th spot.
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