76ers' Joel Embiid Fined $75K for Obscene Gesture During Christmas Win vs. Celtics

The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid $75,000 for making an obscene gesture during the first half of his team's 118-114 road win over the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day.

Embiid has notably paid homage to the legendary wrestling stable D-Generation X in the past by emulating its infamous chop, and it's possible that his could have gotten him in trouble here.

The big man was notably fined $35,000 for performing the same move on Oct. 29, 2023 against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Embiid also had another gesture after hitting a three to close the first half. His shot gave the 76ers a 66-58 lead.

Embiid also waved goodbye to Celtics fans as the 76ers were closing out the win.

For the night, Embiid posted 27 points and nine rebounds to give the 76ers a much-needed victory. It's been a tumultuous season for the team, which sits 12th in the Eastern Conference with an 11-17 record.

Embiid has missed most of the season with left knee injury management, and he also sat three games after shoving a reporter during a postgame locker room altercation stemming from an article.

He's back and healthy now, though, and the 76ers have won eight of their last 11. A road game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday is up next.