Embiid gets tech but no ejection for groin kick to Claxton
Philadelphia center Joel Embiid was given a flagrant foul but not ejected early in Game 3 against Brooklyn on Thursday night after kicking Nets center Nic Claxton in the groin.
Claxton had just dunked and Embiid fell to the court after fouling him. Claxton then slowly stepped over Embiid, who kicked up his leg into Claxton's groin before players from both teams rushed in.
Joel Embiid just KICKED Nic Claxton after he tried to step over him during Game 3 👀
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Embiid was assessed a flagrant 1 for this play.
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After a video review, Embiid was given a flagrant foul 1. The more severe flagrant 2 would have triggered an automatic ejection.
Claxton was given a technical foul for stepping over Embiid.