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[Saba Sports News] During a recent NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic, fans noticed an unusual reaction from referee Evan Scott following a basket by Joel Embiid. Early in the game at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, Embiid managed to score despite being fouled and losing control of the ball.
Scott called the foul and signaled for an and-1, but some viewers on X (formerly Twitter) interpreted his reaction as disappointment that Embiid’s shot succeeded. This sparked speculation among fans, with a few suggesting that Scott might have had a personal stake in the outcome.
These suspicions come at a time when betting scandals have heightened scrutiny and distrust in sports. Adding to the drama, Embiid briefly left the game with a potential aggravation of his left knee injury, only to return in the second half and help secure a 125-113 victory for the 76ers with a standout performance of 32 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists.