(Philadelphia) The Joel Embiid center of the 76ers Philadelphia was fined US$15,000 ($19,000) for criticizing officials after Saturday’s 110-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors.
Posted at 2:16 p.m.
“To me, it felt like they had a job to do coming here tonight. And they did. So congratulations to them,” Embiid mentioned after the game.
When asked if he was suggesting that the officials tried to guarantee a 5and match, he replied: “I don’t know… but you can imagine it. »
Embiid also applauded the referees in mockery after the final siren sounded.
Sixers lead Raptors 3-1 in first-round playoff series heading into 5and game Monday at Wells Fargo Arena.