76ers Fined $100K for Misreporting Embiid's Injury, Playoff Hopes Rise

The NBA's penalty takes into account Philadelphia's history of similar violations, as Joel Embiid's return bolsters the team's playoff positioning.

The NBA fined the Philadelphia 76ers $100,000 for inaccurately reporting Joel Embiid's injury status before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Philadelphia's history of fines for similar violations was taken into account, including a $75,000 fine earlier this season.
Joel Embiid's return boosts the 76ers' playoff hopes, with the team now competing for a higher seed in the Eastern Conference.
Embiid's performance since returning includes scoring 24 points against the Thunder and 29 points against the Miami Heat.
The 76ers could potentially avoid play-in games and secure the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference standings.