A preview of Wednesday's game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards.
The Philadelphia 76ers (41-34) are taking on the Washington Wizards (17-58) on Wednesday night at 7 PM ET in Capital One Arena.
Philadelphia is coming off a disappointing 10-point loss to the Miami Heat, but prior to that, the 76ers had won four of their last five games. Those victories were against the Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, and Charlotte Hornets while the loss came at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Meanwhile, the Wizards are actively looking to land a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, as they have lost 10 of their last 11 matchups. The lone win in that span came by 23 points over the Utah Jazz.
Key Matchups:
Alex Sarr (questionable) vs. Joel Embiid (out)
If Sarr suits up, chances are he'll be given the assignment of guarding Joel Embiid. Given the fact Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scored 83 against Sarr and the Wizards, the 76ers superstar center could be in for a monster night.
Bub Carrington vs. V.J. Edgecombe
The reality is there isn't too many exciting matchups to be on the lookout for. However, Carrington, like Edgecombe, is a young guard capable of going off on any given night. With so many players out for the Wizards, Edgecombe could very well be tasked with ensuring Carrington doesn't have a big outing.
Injury Report:
76ers
Johni Broome: Out - Right Knee; Surgery Recovery
Tyrese Maxey: Available - Right Finger; Tendon Strain - Splint
Joel Embiid - Out - Illness
Wizards
Leaky Black: Questionable - G League; Two-Way
Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable - Right Retrocalcaneal; Bursitis
Anthony Davis: Out - Left Finger; Sprain
Kyshawn George: Out - Left Elbow; Sprain
Tre Johnson: Questionable - Right Foot; Sprain
Julian Reese: Out - G League; Two-Way
D'Angelo Russell: Out - Not With Team
Alex Sarr: Questionable - Left Big Toe; Capsulitis
Cam Whitmore: Out - Right Shoulder; Deep Vein Thrombosis
Trae Young: Out - Low Back; Pain | Right Quad; Contusion
How Each Team Can Emerge Victorious:
76ers
Don't play down to the Wizards' level.
Wizards
Although they're likely not hoping to walk away victorious, a big night from Carrington could give them a chance.
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