BOTTOM LINE: CJ McCollum and the Washington Wizards visit Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference action. The 76ers are 14-12 in Eastern Conference games. Philadelphia is 9-4 in games decided by 10 or more points.

Former Jayhawk 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 on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey contributed 22 points and eight assists for the 76ers,

The Washington Wizards were unable to pull off another upset Wednesday, losing 131-110 to the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game was highly competitive early despite the lopsided final score.

The Washington Wizards face the Philadelphia 76ers on January 7, 2026. Philadelphia is the strong favorite at home. Both teams have injury concerns that may impact player rotations. Tyrese Maxey is expected to lead the 76ers' offense against a struggling Wizards defense.

The Philadelphia 76ers have cleared Joel Embiid to play against the Chicago Bulls, which signals an important milestone.

The Washington Wizards will try to keep the good times rolling on the road on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. When: Wednesday, Jan, 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pa. Injuries: For the Wizards, Kyshawn George (hip), Corey Kispert (rest), and Cam Whitmore (shoulder) are out.

PH and MNMT, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Washington Wizards as double-digit, 12.5-point favorites. The matchup's point

The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. NBA Hall-of-Famer Paul Pierce didn’t hold back on the Atlanta Hawks following the organization’s decision to trade star guard Trae Young.