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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 23: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers argues a call with referee Jenna Schroeder #20 during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center on December 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Embiid was ejected from the game with two technical fouls. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and or using this photograph, User consents to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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The showdown between Joel Embiid and Victor Wembanyama headlined Monday’s NBA roster.

The Philadelphia 76ers big man was ejected in the first half when he was called for an offensive foul as he drove at the San Antonio Spurs star. He was upset by the call and argued before being assessed two technical fouls.

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Joel Embiid was FURIOUS after receiving an offensive foul at Wemby
Embiid was hit by two techs and was ejected pic.twitter.com/9rVIGazig1

It was an early end to a disappointing night for Embiid.

He finished with nine points and three rebounds on 2-of-8 shooting from the field and 1-of-4 shooting from deep. On the other side was Wembanyama who had a fantastic seven blocks in the first half alone and clearly won the game within the game with the big man.

Social media had plenty of response to Embiid’s ejection:

Michael KB @therealmikekb

That might have been the angriest I’ve ever seen Embiid.

rivercitykiiid @rivercitykiiid

my hot take is embiid didn’t want the wemby smoke saw his opportunity to get kicked out and took it

@Nitheegr8

Embiid got tired of chasing Wemby from the 3-point line and decided to get ejected

EC | TRACKING @playoffWembyy

B’s man, wanted to watch Embiid vs Wemby and just got robbed

Eddie Mackalicious @eddiemack5

That call by Embiid and Wemby was a bang-bang play. Could have gone either way.
The Sixers are also 9-17. Trying to get back into the season. Embiid can’t help but talk crazy to the ref, no matter how much he felt he was in the right…

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Now that Embiid has been ejected, the Sixers will have played two full games with Maxey. Paul George and Embiid this season. Christmas is in two days.

Spurs’ culture @Spurs Culture

Sixers fans complaining about flopping when Embiid is on their team is crazy

This is more of the same for the 76ers, who have dealt with injuries and inconsistent performances throughout the campaign. They entered the game with an ugly 9-17 record, which is nowhere near where they expected to be at the start of the season.

Instead of battling with the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and others at the top of the Eastern Conference standings, they are unable to even earn a play-in tournament spot.

Having a healthy Embiid available for more of the games as the season progresses should help them climb the standings, as he appeared in just seven of the team’s first 26 games.

But being healthy won’t help much if he’s going to be kicked out before the break.