Irate Joel Embiid rushes ref as 76ers star ejected vs Spurs

A wild scene involving NBA stars Joel Embiid and Victor Wembaneyama unfolded during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.

Embiid claimed an offensive foul call and was ejected with 2:59 left in the second quarter. He charged at Wenbanyama, who was set up in the center of the lane. The NBA MVP stood up and immediately got into an argument with referee Jenna Schroder.

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The seven-time All-Star was furious after being ejected from a game for just the second time in his career. He had to be held back by teammate Kyle Lowry, head coach Nick Nurse and several assistant coaches.

Embiid has had a rough year.

Monday night's game against the Spurs was just his eighth game this season. He suffered soreness in his left knee, a three-game suspension for an altercation with a reporter, and a fractured sinus.

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Joel Embiid of the Sixers and Victor Wembaneyama of the San Antonio Spurs compete for position in Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

It was his second sending off of the night, but the first was later reversed.

Schroder also ejected 76ers big man Andre Drummond for a foul on Wembaneyama. However, after the video was played, authorities rescinded the expulsion.

Joel Embiid of the Sixers argues with referee Jenna Schroder on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Officials charged Wenbangyama with a technical foul for flopping, but officials rescinded the technical foul because 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey had already made a technical free throw. Points were also cancelled.

Philadelphia defeated San Antonio 111-106.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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