The NBA has assessed Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid a flagrant 1 foul after a postgame review of an incident during the team's victory over the Detroit Pistons. Embiid kicked out and struck Pistons guard Cade Cunningham in the groin during the contest, but no foul was called on the play at the time.
The league's decision comes after officials reviewed the contact, which occurred while the Sixers secured the win. A flagrant 1 foul is classified as unnecessary contact and carries a penalty of two free throws and possession for the opposing team, though the assessment after the game does not alter the result.
Embiid, a perennial MVP candidate, has been a focal point of the 76ers' offense this season. The postgame ruling adds to the league's ongoing emphasis on player safety and unsportsmanlike acts.
