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Joel Embiid Assessed Technical Foul After Altercation in 76ers Win Over Pistons

Joel Embiid Assessed Technical Foul After Altercation in 76ers Win Over Pistons
World Sports · 00:59:18 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid received a technical foul following a shoving match with Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith during Wednesday night's game at Little Caesars Arena. The 76ers held on down the stretch to secure a 112-106 victory over the Pistons in Detroit.

The incident occurred as tensions flared between the two players, resulting in Embiid being assessed the technical. Despite the altercation, Philadelphia maintained its composure to close out the win on the road.

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