NBA Issues Joel Embiid Punishment After Christmas Day Gesture
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, securing a 118-114 win over the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference standings. Embiid and Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers to the upset victory, helping Philadelphia improve to 11-17 on the season. Maxey had a game-high 33 points along with 12 assists and four rebounds.