Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns Ejected After Sixers-Timberwolves Brawl

Towns ended up throwing a punch at Embiid and missing before putting the Sixers' big man in a headlock.

Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns were ejected for fighting in the third quarter of Wednesday night's game between the Sixers and Timberwolves in Philadelphia.

The two centers sparked a brawl after Embiid trapped Towns in the corner on a double team, locking arms and shoving each other at Minnesota's end of the floor.

Towns ended up throwing a punch at Embiid and missing before putting the Sixers' big man in a headlock. Ben Simmons also took part in the fight, appearing to have his forearm around Towns' throat.

Joel Embiid made sure to pump up the Philly crowd before being ejected

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Teammates and coaches separated Towns and Embiid before both were ejected from the game. 

Suspensions for both players could result following the brawl.