Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers will welcome the Washington Wizards to the Wells Fargo Center for an NBA clash on Wednesday night. The Sixers (29-49) currently sit in 13th place in the Western Conference, while the Wizards (15-56) remain at the bottom of the standings.

Philadelphia has struggled significantly in recent games and is aiming to break a five-game losing streak following a 112-99 road defeat to the Pelicans on Monday night.

Justin Edwards and Jared Butler each contributed 19 points, but as a team, the Sixers struggled offensively, shooting just 39% from the field and converting only 14 of their 42 three-point attempts.

This season, Philadelphia has averaged 110.0 points per game (ranking 25th in the league) while conceding 115.6 PPG (19th overall).

On the other hand, the Washington Wizards have endured a rough campaign as the Eastern Conference’s worst-performing team. Like the Sixers, they have dropped their last five games, most recently falling 112-104 to the Raptors on Monday.

Jordan Poole was the only Wizards player to score over 20 points in the loss. The team collectively shot 40% from the field and connected on just 11 of 37 attempts from beyond the arc.

Washington has struggled on both ends of the court this season, ranking 27th in points scored (108.6 PPG) and dead last in points allowed (120.5 PPG).

The Washington Wizards have struggled on both ends of the court this season, averaging 108.6 points per game (27th in the league) while allowing 120.5 points per game (30th). Their shooting efficiency is among the worst, hitting just 43.8% from the field (29th) and 33.5% from three (29th). Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 47.1% overall and 36.5% from beyond the arc.

With multiple key players injured or traded, Jordan Poole (20.5 PPG, 4.6 APG) and rookie Alex Sarr (12.7 PPG, 1.5 BPG) lead the team in scoring. Poole also tops the team in assists and steals (1.4 SPG), while Richaun Holmes leads in rebounds (5.9 RPG).

Philadelphia 76ers’ Inconsistencies

The 76ers have also faced challenges, averaging 110.0 PPG (25th) while giving up 115.6 PPG (19th). They shoot 45.5% from the field and 34.6% from three, but their defense has been weak, allowing opponents to shoot 49.0% (last in the league) and 37.5% from deep (second-worst).

Tyrese Maxey (26.3 PPG, 6.1 APG, 1.8 SPG) leads the team in scoring and playmaking, though his status is questionable. Question Grimes (22.1 PPG, if available) is the second-leading scorer, but injuries and trades have depleted their rotation. Kelly Oubre Jr. (6.1 RPG) is the top active rebounder, while rookie Adem Bona (0.9 BPG) provides weak-side rim protection.