Edie Falco criticizes Joel Embiid for hard foul on Jalen Brunson during NBA playoff game

marca.com December 24, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

Edie Falco, known for her role in "The Sopranos," criticized Joel Embiid for a hard foul on Jalen Brunson during a recent NBA playoff game. She described Embiid's actions as "mean" and recalled a previous incident involving an elbow. Despite Falco's comments, Brunson downplayed the incident, stating that it is part of the game and not personal. He emphasized mutual respect between players, noting their history before entering the league. The Philadelphia 76ers won the playoff series against the New York Knicks 4-2 but later lost in the Conference Semifinals.


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