Embiid got docked “for escalating the on-court altercation” by going after Collins “in an unsportsmanlike manner.” The Sixers star also failed to comply with an NBA Security interview after the incident, which happened with just over four minutes to play in the fourth quarter of a 104-99 victory.
The incident occurred with 4:02 left in the fourth quarter, when Embiid fell onto Collins' legs after an offensive foul as he was attempting to go up for a basket.
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