Embiid scored 28 points and George added 23, as the 76ers easily defeated the Wizards 131-110.

January 8th - The 76ers defeated the Wizards 131-110 . In terms of statistics, Embiid scored 28 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, George contributed 23 points and 5 assists, and Maxi had 22 points and 8 assists. For the Wizards, Johnson scored 20 points, while Koulibaly and Carrington each scored 18 points.

In the first quarter, the 76ers relied on Maxi's consecutive three-pointers, scoring 16 points and establishing an early double-digit lead. Although the Wizards responded somewhat towards the end of the quarter, they still trailed 30-37 . In the second quarter, the Wizards seized their opportunities and briefly took the lead. At crucial moments, George hit consecutive three-pointers to stabilize the situation, and the 76ers gradually regained their rhythm. At halftime, the 76ers extended their lead to 62-56 .

After switching sides, Embiid dominated the paint, scoring 12 points in the quarter to solidify the 76ers ' lead. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers maintained their advantage at 92-80 . In the final quarter, the 76ers intensified their offense and defense, quickly extending their lead to over 20 points. Grimes, coming off the bench, was on fire, scoring consecutive points to further widen the gap. Although the Wizards attempted to catch up later in the game, the outcome was no longer in doubt. Ultimately, the 76ers easily defeated the Wizards 131-110 .

Wizards player data

Johnson had 20 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists; Koulibaly had 18 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists ; Carrington had 18 points , 3 rebounds , and 7 assists; Sal had 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists; Bagley had 9 points , 9 rebounds, and 1 assist; Gill had 8 points and 4 rebounds ; Branham had 8 points, 4 rebounds , and 8 assists; Johnson had 6 points , 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Champagne had 6 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists .

76ers player stats

Embiid 28 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; George 23 points , 4 rebounds , 5 assists; Maxi 22 points , 3 rebounds, 8 assists; Grimes 16 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Edgecombe 13 points , 6 rebounds , 7 assists; Barlow 11 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Drummond 11 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; McCain 2 points; Bona 2 points; Oubre 2 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist .