The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics had a nail-biting NBA Cup group stage opener on Friday. The 76ers ended the meeting with a close 108-109 loss with Joel Embiid missing a last-second three. In the meantime, Boston fan and NBA expert Bill Simmons could not hold back from criticizing Embiid’s foul-drawing tactics.

After a long-term injury drama, Embiid began his 2025-26 NBA season with expectations to contribute effectively. He averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this season. In the recent game against the Celtics, he secured 20 points, three assists, and five rebounds in 25 minutes of play.

“Nobody gets more ludicrous calls than Embiid – literally no one. He’s the only guy who can kick his legs out on a three, kick someone in the nuts, and then shoot t

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