Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, and San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama battle for postinon during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, argues with referee Jenna Schroeder during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, tries to get around San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid glares after being ejected by official Jenna Schroeder during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, argues with referee Jenna Schroeder, left, as Kyle Lowry intervenes during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)