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76ers' Joel Embiid Fined by NBA for 'Obscene Gestures' Made During Christmas Game

The incidents occurred in the first half of the 76ers' 118–114 win over the Celtics on Christmas Day.
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid waits during a timeout during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 25, 2024.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid waits during a timeout during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 25, 2024. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA for making "obscene gestures" during the club's 118–114 Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, the league announced on Friday.

The incident occurred during the waning moments of the first half, when Embiid drained a three-pointer with 2.0 seconds left in the second quarter. The 2022–23 NBA MVP then turned and made a gesture to the crowd at TD Garden.

Embiid also made a crotch chop gesture (made famous by WWE tag-team DX) after making a layup during the first half of action. The seven-time All Star finished Wednesday's victory with 27 points, nine rebounds and four triples made in 31 minutes.

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Tim Capurso
TIM CAPURSO

Tim Capurso is a staff writer for Sports Illustrated, primarily covering MLB, college football and college basketball. Before joining SI in November 2023, Capurso worked at RotoBaller and ClutchPoints and is a graduate of Assumption University. When he's not working, he can be found at the gym, reading a book or enjoying a good hike. A resident of New York, Capurso openly wonders if the Giants will ever be a winning football team again.

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