Kosport Magazine: 76ers Fined $100K for Violating Injury Reporting Rules with Joel Embiid
The Philadelphia 76ers have been hit with a hefty fine of $100,000 for violating the NBA’s injury reporting rules. The violation occurred when star player Joel Embiid returned to the court on Tuesday night after being listed as out for 24 hours.
This is not the first time the 76ers have been fined for violating injury reporting rules. In fact, just two years ago they were fined $50,000 for a similar incident involving Embiid during the playoffs.
Despite the fine, the 76ers have been on a winning streak since Embiid’s return, defeating both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat. This has given them an opportunity to secure the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings and avoid the play-in games.
According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the 76ers, Miami Heat, and Indiana Pacers are all projected to finish with 46 wins, making the race for the sixth spot a tight one. However, with their recent victory over the Heat, the 76ers have secured the tiebreaker based on their better conference record.
Embiid has been a key player in the 76ers’ recent success, scoring 24 points against the Thunder and 29 points against the Heat. However, the team is being cautious with his recovery and is expected to give him some rest during their upcoming back-to-back games.
But with no setbacks, Embiid is expected to be back on the court for the final three games of the regular season against the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, and Brooklyn Nets.
Kosport Magazine: Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers have been fined $100,000 for violating the NBA’s injury reporting rules after Joel Embiid’s return to the court on Tuesday night. Despite the fine, the 76ers have been on a winning streak and have an opportunity to secure the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Embiid has been a key player in their recent success and is expected to be back on the court for their final three games of the regular season.
