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Joel Embiid hits Jaylen Brown in face while celebrating (Video)

January 18, 2018

by Gordon Dixon

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Joel Embiid’s enthusiasm after a made basket resulted in Jaylen Brown getting knocked to the floor after catching an arm to the face.

Late in the third quarter of the Sixers’ game against the Celtics on Thursday, Embiid corralled an offensive rebound and made a fadeaway. Afterward, he threw his hands up in a celebratory manner and caught Brown in the face, sending Brown to the floor. Brown got up with his hand over his mouth.

Embiid knocked Jaylen Brown to the ground while celebrating pic.twitter.com/ZhjRWx7kLf

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 19, 2018

Earlier in the day, Embiid was announced as a starter for this year’s NBA All-Star Game. In 31 games this season, Embiid is averaging 23.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game. It will be his first All-Star appearance, one that will surely be memorable.

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