PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after not receiving a foul on a shot against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on February 12, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 112-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Joel Embiid: 'The Referees F--king Suck' After Loss vs. Celtics

Rob GoldbergFeb 12, 2019

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid wasn't happy with the officials after his team's 112-109 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.

"The referees f--king suck," the center said after the game, per Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice.

Embiid finished with 23 points and 14 rebounds, but he was called for five fouls in the game. He had some physical moments with Al Horford throughout the night, and he wasn't always able to get the calls he wanted.

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The biggest non-call came in the final minute when the All-Star failed to convert a potential game-tying two-pointer after Horford hit him on the arm.

Although Embiid has become a fan favorite in part because of his candor, he will likely face discipline from the league after his critical comments about the officials.