Joel Embiid looked energized and confident in the opening minutes of the Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA Cup opener against the Boston Celtics. Embiid and his teammates entered the game with an unbeaten 4-0 record and seemed poised for another victory.

Embiid was even seen celebrating enthusiastically after an early easy bucket in the first half. He clearly believed the Sixers were on track to extend their winning streak.

However, the momentum didn’t last. As the night progressed, the Sixers struggled to maintain their lead and ultimately fell short in a 109-108 defeat. What drew even more attention than the loss itself was a viral moment involving Embiid’s flopping in the third quarter.

During the third quarter, as Derrick White passed the ball, his hand brushed across Embiid’s face. Embiid dr

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