Joel Embiid has been suspended two games for his fight with Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns in Wednesday's game, according to a report from The Athletic.
Anthony-Towns was also suspended two games, while Sixers point guard Ben Simmons was not suspended or fined for his role in the fight.
THINGS ARE ESCALATING IN PHILLY WITH KAT AND EMBIID GOING AT IT. pic.twitter.com/7nNhWnCHFv
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) October 31, 2019After the game, Embiid didn't help his case by going on social media and going back and forth with Towns, using some inappropriate language.
That tough guy act ain't cutting it .... you know what you are.. you know what you've always been>>> A PUSSY (SAY IT LOUDER FOR PEOPLE IN THE BACK) Been kicking your ass and pretty please make the playoffs before you talk. It's a known thing that I OWN YOU. @KarlTowns pic.twitter.com/Izqwk3pEnM
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 31, 2019Sixers' GM Elton Brand offered support for Embiid via Woj on Thursday afternoon.
Sixers GM Elton Brand: "First and foremost, we obviously don't condone the altercation that happened last night.As a former player, I have experienced situations like that in the past. I understand how our players reacted in the moment. I have their backs."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 31, 2019The 4-0 Sixers begin a four-game west coast trip on Saturday in Portland against the Trail Blazers.
