Embiid fined $25K for publicly criticizing officials after loss to Celtics

Chris Walder• ·
PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in front of Marcus Morris #13 of the Boston Celtics after making a basket and getting fouled in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on February 12, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 112-109.
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Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid has been fined $25,000 for publicly and profanely criticizing officials following Tuesday's 112-109 home loss to the Boston Celtics.

Frustrated with the whistle during the game, Embiid concluded his postgame presser by grabbing the microphone and proclaiming: "The referees f------ suck."

The 24-year-old finished with a double-double of 23 points and 14 rebounds in 37 minutes of action as the 76ers fell to 36-21 on the season, locking them with Boston in the standings.

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