Joel Embiid ejected in chaotic first half of 76ers’ win vs. Spurs

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers rallied to beat the Spurs 111-106 despite a chaotic opening half that included Joel Embiid getting ejected after drawing two quick technical fouls for arguing a charge call — and another ejection for teammate Andre Drummond that was later rescinded in a bizarre scene Monday night.

Driving to the basket in transition as San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama attempted to defend, Embiid plowed into the 20-year-old French phenom, knocking him to the floor. Embiid was whistled for a charging foul with 2:59 left in the first half.

Embiid stood up immediately and vehemently argued the call, leading to a technical foul from referee Jenna Schroeder as the center headed toward the Philadelphia bench.

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