Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has escaped suspension following his flagrant foul on New York Knicks centre Mitchell Robinson during Game 3 of their first-round series, as reported by Fred Katz of The Athletic.
Controversy Surrounding the Foul
Earlier in the first quarter, Robinson waved a flag for Embiid for a foul after pulling the Sixers member down as he attempted a dunk the Sixers’ 125-114 victory. Their accusation of a deliberate violation of the rules by Embiid was strong. Guard Donte DiVincenzo even mentioned that the action may be considered a dirty play.
embiid’s Defense
As things turned out, Embiid started to clear up the issue, saying that what was not in his thoughts was to cause harm to Robinson but to defend himself. He had a close view of this event through his previous experiences, including one of the situations that Kuminga experienced.
Dominance on the Court
While the Heat cloaked this with much controversy, the Embiid suspension flame still ignited the hopes of the 76ers in Game 3 when he came in with 50 points, eight rebounds, and four assists as he continued to showcase his on-court prowess. That 50-point break was unique, given that he had only taken about 20 shots throughout the playoffs. The feat, therefore, marked a historic landmark in the NBA playoff battle.
Robinson’s status is uncertain.
On the other hand, the constant whistling hurt Robinson, who could not play up to his full potential and ended the game with 2 personal points and 7 rebounds in 12 minutes. The unclear state about his appearance for Game 4 extends with his shorter recuperating time from the event.
No further punishment is expected.
It is evident that there was no conclusion of a fine by the NBA; in my understanding, it’s unlikely that Embiid would be penalized in the next term.
As the series comes to an end, the audience will be watching both the court performance of Embiid and the result of Robinson’s injury as the Knicks try to come back to the game on the fourth day of the matchup, which will be Game 4 at the City of Brotherly Love Arena in Philadelphia.
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