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

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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. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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.

THEY HATE THE PROCESS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jfLN9tWdCe https://t.co/megTS3vr4h
— Sixerdaily on IG (@Sixerdaily) December 28, 2024

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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