Philadelphia center Joel Embiid has been fined $35,000 after review of his altercation with Hawks power forward John Collins in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the league announced Sunday afternoon, ahead of Game 7.

Specifically, Embiid was fined for “escalating the on-court altercation by pursuing (Collins) in an unsportsmanlike manner and failing to comply with an NBA Security interview following an on-court incident.”

In the fourth quarter of Game 6, Embiid went up for a shot and fell down on Collins. Embiid then ran toward Collins with his arms extended, pushing him out-of-bounds toward courtside seating. Guard Trae Young can be seen attempting to push Embiid away from Collins. Embiid was called for an offensive foul and both Embiid and Collins received technical fouls after the incident – Embiid was not ejected.

Also, Hawks center Bruno Fernando has been suspended one game without pay (he will serve that suspension Sunday night in Game 7) for leaving the bench during the skirmish. In the series vs. Philly, Fernando has only played short stints during garbage time.

76ers coach Doc Rivers said he had no reaction to the fine other than he hopes it goes to a Philadelphia charity.

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Jason Collins drives against Charlotte Bobcats Kwame Brown (right) during the first half at Philips Arena in Atlanta on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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