Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the the 76ers’ 118-114 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.

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The NBA announced Friday it fined Joel Embiid $75,000 for "making obscene gestures on the playing court" during the first half of the Philadelphia 76ers' 118-114 Christmas Day win over the Boston Celtics.