NBA fines 76ers' Embiid $35,000 for Game 6 altercation

Embiid fell on top of John Collins on the court in Game 6. Collins then shoved Embiid before both rose to their feet. Embiid had his arms stretched out wide with Collins’ hands around his neck as both walked off the court under the basket.

Published : Jun 20, 2021 22:44 IST , PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, top right, reacts after being injured during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, top right, reacts after being injured during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, top right, reacts after being injured during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was fined $35,000 by the NBA for escalating an on-court altercation in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Atlanta.

Embiid fell on top of John Collins on the court in Game 6. Collins then shoved Embiid before both rose to their feet. Embiid had his arms stretched out wide with Collins’ hands around his neck as both walked off the court under the basket.

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Officials reviewed the altercation and called technical fouls on each player with no free throws awarded.

The NBA said Sunday Embiid also failed to comply with an NBA Security interview following the incident.

Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando was suspended for Sunday's Game 7 for leaving the bench area during the spat.

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