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76ers Hit with Major Punishment from NBA After Joel Embiid Incident

76ers Hit with Major Punishment from NBA After Joel Embiid Incident

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $100,000 by the NBA for not properly reporting Joel Embiid's injury status. Embiid was listed as "out" for a game against the Atlanta Hawks but ended up playing. The 76ers are currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.

Key Facts

  • The 76ers won against the Washington Wizards, improving their season record to 11-9.
  • Joel Embiid, the team's star center, has missed 13 out of 20 games this season due to injuries.
  • The NBA fined the 76ers $100,000 for not accurately reporting Embiid's injury status before a game.
  • Embiid played in a game he was initially reported to miss due to injury.
  • This season, Embiid averages 24.3 minutes per game, the lowest of his career.
  • He is currently listed as day-to-day, meaning his game participation is uncertain.
  • The 76ers will play next against the Golden State Warriors.

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