The hottest gift of the season in Philly is technical fouls — and it seems everyone is getting them.
Andrew Drummond and Joel Embiid were ejected in the first half of the 76ers’ game against the Spurs on Monday night, resulting in some bizarre scenes from Wells Fargo Center.
Drummond received a technical for shoving San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama to the floor while trying to get defensive position, and then earned a second one moments later from official Jenna Schroeder when Wembanyama flopped as they jostled in the paint, earning the Philly big man an ejection.
Referees, however, took a closer look and rescinded Drummond’s second tech, allowing the veteran to make his way back from the locker room and onto the court — to the delight of fans in the arena.
As time wound down in the half, however, Embiid was the recipient of a pair of technical fouls of his own, getting himself tossed after a charge against Wembanyama.
Not that he went without a fight — the Cameroon native had to be restrained as he attempted to plead his case with Schroeder.
It marked the second ejection of his career.
Embiid’s night ended with nine points, three rebounds, two blocks and an assist to pair with his technicals.
The 76ers led, 48-45, at the half.