By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins have been fined $15,000 for public criticism of officiating, NBA announced Monday.
Embiid, 28, commented on the decisions of the referees in Game 4 of the best-of-seven series versus the Toronto Raptors held on April 23 at Scotiabank Arena. The Sixers missed the opportunity to sweep the NBA Playoffs’ first-round series and will instead host the Raptors Monday night aiming to clinch a berth to the next round in five games.
Jenkins, 37, discussed officiating following Game 4 of the best-of-seven series opposite the Minnesota Timberwolves. His side falling in Game 4 on April 23 at Target Center matched the first-round rivals at two wins apiece. Up next is Game 5 back home on Tuesday evening. Game 6 will take place on Friday in Minnesota. Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled to be held Sunday at FedExForum.
Rudy Gobert was previously fined $25,000 for using profane language during a live television interview, as announced by the NBA on Sunday. The French center made his comments after the Utah Jazz edged the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday at Vivint Arena and knotted the series at 2-2.
2022 NBA Playoffs Conference Quarterfinals:
Eastern Conference
Miami Heat (1) – Atlanta Hawks (8) 3-1
Philadelphia 76ers (4) – Toronto Raptors (7) 3-1
Boston Celtics (2) – Brooklyn Nets (7) 3-0
Milwaukee Bucks (3) – Chicago Bulls (6) 3-1
Western Conference
Phoenix Suns (1) – New Orleans Pelicans (8) 2-2
Dallas Mavericks (4) – Utah Jazz (5) 2-2
Memphis Grizzlies (2) – Minnesota Timberwolves (7) 2-2
Golden State Warriors (3) – Denver Nuggets (6) 3-1
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