US EditionEmbiid and George power the 76ers to a 131-110 win over the Wizards
Joel Embiid scored 28 points and Paul George 23 as all starters reached double digits in a balanced 76ers offense against an undermanned Wizards team.
- Wednesday's game saw the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110, with all Philadelphia starters scoring in double figures, led by Embiid's efficient performance.
- With Trendon Watford returning, the 76ers had their full roster for the first time this season; Washington was short-handed on the second night of a back-to-back, missing several key players.
- Joel Embiid scored 16 in the first quarter and shot 10 for 14 with seven rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey had 22 points and eight assists as Bub Carrington and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 18 for Washington.
- The 76ers have won four of five, extending a positive stretch; both teams face Friday matchups, with Philadelphia at Orlando and Washington hosting New Orleans.
- Embiid appeared in his fifth consecutive game after early injuries, while Washington's depth remains uncertain with Cam Whitmore's return undated and an absence from upper extremity deep vein thrombosis.
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PHILADELFIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all Philadelphia headlines scored in double digits while the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110 on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey contributed 22 units and eight assists to the 76ers, who have won four out of five. Tre Johnson had a team maximum of 20 points for Washington, which played without several key players on the second night of consecutive matches. CJ McCollu…
NBA: 76ers' stars shine simultaneously in win over Wizards
Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey all scored more than 20 points for the first time in 1 1/2 seasons together, guiding the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131-110 win over the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
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Embiid, George lead 76ers to a 131-110 win over Wizards, who acquire Trae Young in trade with Hawks
Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia’s starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110.
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