Seven-time All-Star Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been dinged for exhibiting a "lewd gesture" expressed during an eventual 109-108 defeat to the Boston Celtics on Friday.

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NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations James Jones announced the news via the league's public relations department.

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The 2023 MVP has been hit with a $50,000 fine after his behavior in the opening quarter of the home contest, a rematch of Philadelphia's initial 117-116 opening night triumph on the road against Boston.

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Underdog NBA found the incident in question.

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