Sixers Looking To Extend Winning Streak Against Wizards
The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Washington Wizards at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night.

The 76ers (31-19) are coming off a 112-119 overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, a result that pushed their winning streak to five games. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 33 points, three rebounds, eight assists, four blocks and a steal, in 43 minutes. Tobias Harris added 31 points, five rebounds, five assists and two blocks, while Andre Drummond logged 16 points, 23 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals. The 76ers shot 49 percent from the field, including 11-of-31 from long range. The Sixers have gone 8-2 in their last 10 contests.

The Wizards (23-27) are coming off a 112-98 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Kyle Kuzma had 25 points and 11 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 12 points and two assists. No other Washington starter scored in double digits but Montrezl Harrell stepped his game up from the bench. He ended with 20 points and five rebounds. The Wizards have now dropped six games in a row and seven of their last eight.
Posted on: 2/1/2022 8:46 PM