NBA suspensions from 76ers/Timberwolves scuffle, per sources: Joel Embiid, 2 games; Karl-Anthony Towns, 2 games. No fine for Ben Simmons.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 31, 2019The NBA league office has issued its ruling on the wrestling match that took place between Joel Embiid and Karl Anthony-Towns during the Sixers’ decisive win against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. Both superstar centers will miss their next two contests. For Embiid and his teammates, that means he’ll be out for the upcoming road battles in Phoenix and then Portland.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium who broke the news from the league, Ben Simmons has avoided any fine for his role in the melee:
All parties viewed Simmons as a peacemaker in scuffle.