The Washington Wizards failed to win back-to-back games for the first time since March of last year. Following last nights improbable, 16-point comeback, this one wasn't close.

The Philadelphia 76ers forced Washington into eight third-quarter turnovers and outscored the Wizards 55-48 in the second half, sending the Sixers to a 121-102 win.

Tyrese Maxey, the NBA's third-leading scorer, dominated in all facets of the game and scored a game-high 35 points. 

The Wizards' struggles on the road continue, as they've lost all but one -- their win over the Mavericks on the second night of the season.

Rookie wing Will Riley impressed for the Wizards tonight off the bench. The 6'9 former first-round pick scored 13 points on an impressive 83% from the field, including knocking down both of his shots from behind the arc.

The Wizards were heavily depleted tonight, missing Alex Sarr for the second night in a row, Khris Middleton, Tre Johnson, and Corey Kispert.

Both teams aimed to push in transition in the early minutes, with neither finding its footing. Washington threw the first punch midway through the first with a 13-2 run, pushing ahead by 6.

The Sixers hit right back with a 12-4 run of their own. This run developed despite Washington's offensive rebounding.

Justin Champagnie got the start in place of  Middleton, who was out with right knee injury management. His offensive rebounding ability was infectious. Washington snagged six offensive rebounds in the game's first eight minutes.

Despite Washington outrebounding Philadelphia 17-9 in the first quarter, it trailed by three by quarter's end. The 76ers knocked down six of their 12 attempts from deep in the frame.

 Riley checked into the game in the first quarter and flashed. He knocked down his first two catch-and-shoot three-pointers and had two big offensive rebounds to win Washington some extra possessions.

The Wizards broke down on defense often later in the second quarter. A 15-4 and 10-1 run helped the Sixers pull ahead by 16 with limited time in the half.

Sixers' star guard Maxey provided major problems for the Wizards' defense. He put up 15 points and five assists in 17 first-half minutes. 

Maxey seemingly got whatever he wanted, getting to the rim early and often.

Philadelphia led Washington by 12 at halftime despite Washington snagging 10 offensive rebounds.  The Wizards shot only 37% from the field, well below the Sixers' 50%.

Washington came out fast in the third, scoring the first seven. Philadelphia figured it out and capitalized off multiple Washington mistakes to extend its lead. 

A five-minute-plus scoring drought made it easy for the Sixers to grow their lead back over double digits. A 21-6 run put the Sixers up 20 late in the third.

The Wizards turned the ball over tons in the third quarter. Philly took advantage, as they had all night. Many of the aforementioned turnovers were careless passes and unforced.

Maxey was a force. He scored 20 points in the third quarter, putting him up to 35 with a whole quarter to play.

Washington's disastrous third quarter dug it into a hole far too large to overcome.

Riley continued to impress throughout the fourth quarter, making nifty cuts to the rim. His energy never wavered, and that's a major positive for the Wizards moving forward.