76ers C Joel Embiid fined $15K for criticizing officials

Philadelphia center Joel Embiid will pay a $15,000 fine for his criticism of officials following the 76ers' Game 4 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The 76ers, the No. 4 seed in the East, lead No. 5 Toronto 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. Game 5 is Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Embiid's comments came following Philadelphia's 110-102 loss to the Raptors on Saturday in Toronto.