Joel Embiid Fined $50K For Making "Lewd Gesture" In Philadelphia 76ers-Boston Celtics Game

CBS Philadelphia

Joel Embiid was fined $50,000 for making a "lewd gesture" during the Philadelphia 76ers' 109-108 loss to the Boston Celtics Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The NBA said the incident happened with 7:08 left in the first quarter of the game.

Embiid responded quickly to the fine with a post on social media.

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