76ers vs. Wizards: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Philadelphia 76ers (17-16) play against the Washington Wizards (16-16) at Capital One Arena

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday December 26, 2021

Philadelphia 76ers 117, Washington Wizards 96 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Joel Embiid score 36, scuffle with Harrell; 76ers beat Wizards nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/26/wat… – 11:16 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🎤 @Montrezl Harrell and @Spencer Dinwiddie on Sunday’s game vs. the Sixers: pic.twitter.com/rbntVg3VQI – 10:54 PM David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Yes, Omicron ripped through the roster, and yes, the Cowboys are better, and yes, Dallas is getting healthy at the right time, and yes, short turnaround, and yes, Washington needs a QB. This is still a horrific performance and an indictment of the coaching staff and players. – 10:45 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🎤 Coach Unseld on the team’s performance, defending Joel Embiid, playing shorthanded and more: pic.twitter.com/YVzBtzPXR3 – 10:45 PM John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
someone had to win this game so at least Washington is getting humiliated – 10:40 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Rick Carlisle said Duane Washington Jr. arrived in Chicago this afternoon after Brogdon and Lamb were going to be out with injuries.
He played 11mins tonight after just 7 in the previous 33 games. – 10:36 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The Wizards couldn’t contain Joel Embiid tonight. Wes Unseld Jr. knows Philly’s 7-footer, and others like him, are a problem the Wiz are going to have to solve down the line. washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/12… – 10:35 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Cavaliers rumored team to watch as Ben Simmons trade talks heat up nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/26/cav… – 10:29 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell exchanged some words after the scuffle tonight in D.C. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/26/joe… via @SixersWire #NBA – 10:15 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. #Wizards box pic.twitter.com/NKCN797tLs – 10:14 PM Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Wizards played hard, had some nice offensive moments, but terrible gameplan discipline defensively. Still, performance was a bit better than the score.
I expected Embiid to dominate, but still concerning how often Gafford seems outclassed. – 10:01 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs matched their season high in paint scoring with 72 paint points.
They last scored 72 paint points against the Wizards pic.twitter.com/iAnRZJ90bA – 9:51 PM Isaiah Todd @zaytodd
Don’t doubt yourself in 2022 set your goals aim high and know that you can’t be beaten – 9:48 PM Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Is the Washington Football Team serious? – 9:47 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A basket, an assist and a steal right away from rookie Duane Washington Jr. — in his first meaningful minutes.
Pacers struggling from range (5 for 19) and trailing the Bulls 87-79 after 3. They were +7 in the 3rd. – 9:45 PM Daniel Gafford @Dan_G33
Be better 😤🤦🏽‍ – 9:43 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
DUANE WASHINGTON JR. MAKING PLAYS pic.twitter.com/eytB4fJuWr – 9:43 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid on his back and forth with Montrezl Harrell: “I wouldn’t say I baited him into that (second tech) but I like to think that I’m a troll. I like to think I kind of made him get out of his comfort zone, and that got him kicked out… – 9:43 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Two-way guard Duane Washington getting rotation minutes here for the Pacers. Scored on his first possession in. He only got non garbage time minutes once this season prior to tonight. – 9:41 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Two-way guard Duane Washington Jr. getting minutes now at guard. LeVert is handling the ball, but there’s one change. And he immediately scored a layup.
It’s just his fourth game this season. – 9:40 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
no Sunday Scaries here.
📹 Game Highlights vs. Wizards | 12.26.21 pic.twitter.com/MTb9fc28Ic – 9:40 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid said Montrezl Harrell told him he wasn’t doing anything all game. Embiid added that he was surprised about that because he said he had “like 30 in 20 minutes at that point”. #Sixers – 9:32 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid said “finally” when asked about Furkan Korkmaz’s slump. He added he thought Korkmaz rushed his shot a lot. #Sixers – 9:29 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Tyrese Maxey feels ‘blessed’ his family is OK after house fire inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:29 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid said he wishes he was healthy or else he’d have 15,000 points right now in his career #Sixers – 9:26 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
At least Washington brought their own benches for Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne to fight on. – 9:24 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
their spells didn’t work on us. 😤
📝 | @NJMIns – 9:24 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Furkan Korkmaz says he knew today was gonna be the day for him to break out of his slump. He said he’s been meditating a lot lately. #Sixers – 9:13 PM David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
On the Washington Football Showtime program this morning, we- @NickiJhabvala, @john_keim, @JPFinlayNBCS & I – discussed the lack of separation from Dyami Brown against defenses so far this season. That was the kind of play WFT has been waiting for from him. – 9:13 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
36 PTS | 13 REB
vote @Joel Embiid for #NBAAllStar. 🌟
🎥 presented by @PALottery pic.twitter.com/5gb1RguXp4 – 9:12 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris power #Sixers’ balanced attack over undermanned #Wizards inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 8:55 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
**The series returns**
Underrated @Philadelphia 76ers stats from tonight’s W:
-Curry: game-high 9 AST
-Embiid: 12-17 fg
-Harris: 10-16 fg
-Harris: 7 REB / 3 OREB
-Thybulle: game-high +29
-Curry: game-high +29
-Korkmaz: 14 PTS / 15 min / 5-9 fg
-Maxey: 0 TO
-Team: 86.4% FT (19-22) – 8:50 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Desmond Bane this season:
— More PTS than Tyler Herro
— More PPG than Seth Curry
— More 3PM than Damian Lillard
— More 3PG than Trae Young
— Better FG% than Jaylen Brown
— Better 3P% than Devin Booker
— Better FT% than Steph Curry pic.twitter.com/0znTK4yr66 – 8:49 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid signing autographs, posing for pictures and dang near kissing babies after the game. pic.twitter.com/l3iz9rdQfn – 8:46 PM Andre Drummond @AndreDrummond
Great win fellas!! @Philadelphia 76ers – 8:39 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Trollel Embiid out in full force tonight.
3Q: baits Montrezl into an ejection.
4Q: taunts his replacement Daniel Gafford all quarter, begging him to shoot threes “shoot! you can have it!”
finishes with 36 & 13 in the blowout W pic.twitter.com/YoyZxcqv9h – 8:36 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
SIXERS WIN! 😄
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/bVrQYpmSl1 – 8:36 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers win in Washington, 117-96, to tip off their 3-game trip.
Embiid: 36 PTS / 13 REB / 2 BLK
Harris: 23 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST
Korkmaz: 14 PTS / 4 REB
Maxey: 13 PTS / 3 REB / 4 AST
Curry: 11 PTS / 9 AST – 8:36 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Back in action on Tuesday.
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/enKjUlV4OQ – 8:35 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Final: Sixers 117, Wizards 96. Joel Embiid owned the court tonight, ended with 36 & 13.
Dinwiddie: 17p, 6a, 3rb
Harrell: 15p, 4rb
Philly shot 50% fg, Wiz 39.3% – 8:34 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
new holiday sweater dropping in the team store 🔜. pic.twitter.com/Ef2qehe7qy – 8:33 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Sixers 117, Wizards 96.
Dinwiddie: 17 pts., 3 rebs., 6 assts.
Embiid: 36 pts., 13 rebs.
FG%: Sixers 50%, Wizards 39% – 8:33 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers get the rare blowout in Washington, 117-96. They are 17-16 on the season. And most importantly, the New York Giants are a dumpster fire. – 8:33 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lose to the Sixers, 117-96. The Wiz had won two straight, but Joel Embiid (36 pts, 13 reb) and Tobias Harris (23 pts) were too much.
Wiz shot 39.3% FG, 24.2% 3PT and 64.3% FT. – 8:32 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Sixers 117, Wizards 96. Philly’s first dominant win in more than a month. Embiid with 36 and 13. Harris with 27-7-3. The Sixers are 17-16.
Up next: Tuesday at Toronto. – 8:32 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
And now Jaden Springer has his 1st NBA bucket on a put back jumper #Sixers – 8:31 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
These final garbage time minutes offer a quick look at 6-foot-10 rookie Isaiah Todd. He definitely has an intriguing frame, and he’ll have to put on a lot of muscle weight. He turned 20 years old in mid-October. This offseason and next will be critical for his development. – 8:30 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
There’s Myles Powell’s first NBA bucket, and the bench goes wild.
You can read more about the Trenton native’s wild journey to the league here.
inquirer.com/sports/sixers-… – 8:27 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
And Myles Powell knocks down a triple for the 1st bucket of his NBA career #Sixers – 8:27 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Myles Powell, Jaden Springer, Aaron Henry all getting run here in the final minutes #Sixers – 8:26 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Looks like Joel Embiid’s night is done: 36 points (12-17 FG, 10-11 FT), 14 rebounds, 1 troll job ejection and a +25 for the game. – 8:23 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Joel Embiid’s performance was simply dominant tonight. He has 36 points on 12-of-17 shooting, and his versatility on offense made the entire Sixers offense go. With Philly up 110-87 with 4:06 to go, Doc Rivers has taken Embiid out of the game. – 8:23 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
I wish NBCSW had a better view of Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie absolutely losing their minds on that tough block call against Daniel Gafford – 8:21 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid is really making it look so easy tonight. The smaller Wizards don’t have a shot. #Sixers – 8:21 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Just a tough night for Daniel Gafford. That is not an easy ask – 8:21 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
One of Harris’ better decision-making games of the season. Has gotten downhill and made plays for others, even if he only has two assists.
Now, why is Washington closing out so hard on him? Who knows, but he has done well. – 8:16 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Not done yet!
@Spencer Dinwiddie buries it from deep 👌
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/vPnB9NTvsp – 8:12 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Furk gettin’ fancy with it. pic.twitter.com/qFKSSbR3Uz – 8:10 PM Andre Drummond @AndreDrummond
YEAAAHHHH FURK – 8:10 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
A Spencer Dinwiddie triple brings the Wizards to within 14. Doc Rivers calls a timeout to settle things down. #Sixers – 8:08 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
The Go-Go’s Jordan Schakel making his NBA debut for the Wizards – 8:04 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🔘🔘🔘
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/MVYAzt6Ei3 – 8:04 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Headed to the fourth.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 8:03 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
The very last second of the third quarter of Wizards-76ers took over 4 minutes 😭 – 8:02 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 92, Wizards 72 at the end of the third. This is shaping up to be the Sixers’ first blowout win since they pulled away in Denver in mid-November. Embiid with 29 and 10. Harris with 19 and 6. Korkmaz with 12 off the bench. Wizards are just 5-of-22 from deep. – 8:01 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Double Ts a few possessions ago.
Embiid gets the offensive putback +1, yells to the side of, but not directly at Harrell (trying to trigger a reaction), gets Harrell to push him, Harrell gets T’d up and Embiid yells “Get out!”
That was perfection. – 7:52 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Montrezl Harrell has been ejected for shoving Joel Embiid and that’s not ideal with Beal, KCP and Neto all out due to protocols. – 7:52 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Montrezl Harrell then with a frustration push on Joel Embiid the next time down the floor after a putback and-1 and he will have an early shower. Some choice words for Embiid on his way off the court as Embiid laughed at the free throw line. – 7:51 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Montrezl Harrell has picked up his second technical of the game — this one for lightly shoving Joel Embiid — resulting in Harrell’s ejection from the game with 2:34 to go in the third quarter. – 7:50 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Harrell can’t help himself, shoves Embiid. Second tech and he’s gone with a parting wave from Embiid and a standing ovation from at least the two sections directly next to the tunnel here at Cap One – 7:50 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Montrezl Harrell has now been ejected with his 2nd technical. It looks like he was barking at Joel Embiid the entire time he was leaving the floor as well. Harrell didn’t like it at all. #Sixers – 7:50 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Double technicals handed out after Joel Embiid and Montrezl Harrell mix it up in Wizards-Sixers pic.twitter.com/UREQbDv11V – 7:49 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
The slow motion replay on that made it look much funnier, Embiid was stone faced for basically the entire sequence. Imagine this will be matching techs and they move on – 7:47 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Poquito de hubub here, as tends to be the case when Philly and DC get together. Harrell and Embiid. – 7:46 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid didn’t like that foul from Montrezl Harrell. He had to let him know about it. – 7:45 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Joel Embiid vs. Montrezl Harrell steel cage match the rest of the game please – 7:44 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
please note the Maxey float. pic.twitter.com/FcxkYj11KV – 7:41 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid is obviously having a huge game, but Maxey has been able to get to the bucket and to his floater and has four assists. Perhaps the best they’ve played on the court since Embiid came back from COVID. – 7:39 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards have 4 points in the first 6 minutes of the second half pic.twitter.com/LwDmNmOnqb – 7:38 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards have opened the third quarter 2 for 12 from the field and 0 for 4 from 3-point range. Their shot selection generally has been OK, with a few usual bad shots. – 7:37 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Maxey Nash-ing to find Embiid for an easy look in the paint is the sort of thing you’d hope to see more and more over time. Relatively quiet game for Tyrese but doing a lot with the touches he’s getting – 7:37 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Joel Embiid joins legendary company with his 7,000th career point. pic.twitter.com/p3QG5Q2TTc – 7:37 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
There’s a Wizards fan here begging Kyle Kuzma to pass the ball every time he touches it and it’s hilarious – 7:37 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Embiid’s reaction after that 3 bounced around and in was that TikTok commercial running during the holidays that I didn’t understand because I’m an old pic.twitter.com/SqTe9BWQCH – 7:34 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
With his 21st point tonight, Joel Embiid has passed 7,000 career points.
h/t @Philadelphia 76ers PR – 7:34 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Maxey Curry. pic.twitter.com/uN4aKEsDrs – 7:32 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Seth Curry also has 7 assists in this one to go with his 8 points so that is something that should be helpful for this offense #Sixers – 7:30 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wes Unseld Jr. took a timeout 3 minutes into the first half and now takes one 2 minutes into the second half after the Wizards fail to identify Seth Curry in transition. – 7:27 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Amazing what happens when shots start to fall for a team. Tyrese Maxey and Seth Curry knock down triples and Philly has a 71-59 lead in the 3rd. #Sixers – 7:27 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyler Johnson is already out here signing autographs for #Sixers fans here in D.C. – 7:20 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Halftime: the Wizards trail Philadelphia 63-55 at halftime after a big second quarter for the Sixers.
Harrell: 13p
Dinwiddie: 12p
Sixers are 6-14 from three and winning on the boards 22-18 – 7:19 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers have seven offensive boards at halftime, Wizards have two. Big reason why the Sixers lead.
Washington was 28th in OREB% and the Sixers were 30th entering tonight, per @Ben Falk. – 7:17 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
First half frames 📸 – 7:16 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Hanging in there.
Harrell: 13 PTS, 3-5 FG, 7-8 FT
Dinwiddie: 12 PTS, 4 AST, 4-5 FG
Kuzma: 8 PTS, 6 REB
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 7:12 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 63, Wizards 55. Philly outscored Washington 38-24 in that period to flip a six-point deficit into an eight-point lead. Embiid with 18 and 4. Harris with 15 and 6. Sixers are 6-of-14 from 3 and are winning the rebounding battle 22-18. – 7:11 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🔘🔘
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/7Fhq3eJqnI – 7:11 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards go into halftime down 63-55 after the Sixers won the 2nd quarter 38-24. Embiid has 18 pts. Wiz 4-15 3PT. – 7:11 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
You have 4.3 seconds left in the half off a made free throw and the play is for Montrezl Harrell to put up a 3. What? – 7:10 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
RESE TO THE RACK! pic.twitter.com/1TK67s9g1h – 7:09 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
lmaoooo this call from ⁦@Drew Gooden⁩: “‘Hey I’m open, got a baby on me.’ He had Seth Curry on him.” pic.twitter.com/26ujowMAY1 – 7:09 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid showing up ready to go + bench shooters making threes + leaning into Harris’ versatility = reasonably good Sixers half, news at 11 – 7:08 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Harris heatin’ up. pic.twitter.com/Nil5uR72er – 7:07 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Philly leads Washington 57-51 late in the second quarter. The decisive stat? Second-chance points. Philly has 13, Washington zero. – 7:06 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
double team doesn’t matter. pic.twitter.com/ahMrFdLAcc – 7:03 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Hans Embiid – 6:59 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The rookie continues his strong play 💪
#DCAboveAll | @Corey Kispert pic.twitter.com/TiUmHC1gVa – 6:55 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Midway through the second quarter, the Wizards are shooting 17 of 27 from the field, with 10 assists. They lead the Sixers 45-41. – 6:51 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The best part of Furk’s bucket is Georges’ reaction
cc: @Furkan Korkmaz @Georges Niang pic.twitter.com/MJAhoYgFXo – 6:51 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
It appears Korkmaz has *finally* broken out of his slump. He’s got nine points in nine minutes, including two 3s, and and-1 finish and a long 2 while hitting the deck. – 6:48 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
FURK ON FIRE! 🔥 – 6:48 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
and FURKAN ! pic.twitter.com/3oi9eLyfT3 – 6:47 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
we missed ya, @Georges Niang! pic.twitter.com/Iud8ZkIe8w – 6:46 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards current lineup
Aaron Holiday
Corey Kispert
Davis Bertans
Kyle Kuzma
Anthony Gill – 6:43 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lead the Sixers 31-25 after the first quarter. Joel Embiid had 13 points, Montrezl Harrell had 11. – 6:43 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Furkan Korkmaz with 2 triples off the bench. That’s a very welcomed sight right now. #Sixers – 6:43 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Off to a hot start! 🔥
Harrell: 11 PTS, 3-4 FG
Dinwiddie: 8 PTS, 3 AST, 3-3 FG
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:43 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
After one, the Wizards lead the Sixers 31-25
Harrell: 11p
Dinwiddie: 8p 3a
Embiid has 13 & 3 – 6:41 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🔘
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/W2Dx8PfB1x – 6:41 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Wizards 31, Sixers 25 at the end of the first. Embiid’s hot start (13 points) gave Philly the early lead, but not much happening in the way of offense around him. Washington made 11 of 17 shots in the frame. – 6:40 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
That Furkan Korkmaz 3-pointer late in the first snapped a 2-for-25 stretch from long range.
He’s been in a slump for about seven weeks at this point. – 6:40 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
That was one of Washington’s better offensive quarters of the season. The Wizards scored 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field on six assists and went 8 for 11 from the free-throw line Montrezl Harrell had a team-high 11 points. Washington leads Philly 31-25. – 6:40 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Breaking: Furkan Korkmaz made a 3. – 6:37 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
With Beal and Neto out (protocols), the Wizards had a backcourt of Dinwiddie and Kispert earlier in the first quarter. Now, it’s Holiday alongside Avdija and Bertans. – 6:36 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Who’s going to score with this lineup out on the floor? Tyler Johnson? – 6:36 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid: 5-of-7 from the floor, 13 points
Rest of the Sixers: 3-of-10 from the floor, 7 points (Harris has 5 of those on 2-of-3 shooting) – 6:34 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The glass is your friend 👌
#DCAboveAll | @Spencer Dinwiddie pic.twitter.com/Qsqc0p77QO – 6:32 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Spencer Dinwiddie’s first stint tonight lasted 7 minutes and 51 seconds. In that span, he scored eight points on 3-of-3 shooting, collected two rebounds and dished out three assists. The Wizards made nine of their 14 shot attempts. – 6:32 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Georges Niang officially back from COVID protocols, checking in for Harris with about four minutes left in the first quarter. – 6:26 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
A few sequences ago, Deni Avdija drove against Joel Embiid and, using his body as a shield against Embiid, scored on a tough layup. The basket is a sign of Avdija’s growing confidence and decisiveness on the offensive end. It’s an accomplishment for any player to score on Embiid. – 6:25 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Have to like the aggressiveness of Tobias Harris here early. That’s where he’s gonna catch his rhythm. When he makes those quick moves to the basket. #Sixers – 6:25 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
“you reach, I teach” –@Joel Embiid, probably. pic.twitter.com/KIHI8dgGHo – 6:24 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Smooth start for Embiid so far. He’s got 10p with 7:16 left in the first, 4-4 fg, and Harrell is in because Gafford picked up two quick fouls – 6:20 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tough 🪣 Tobi. pic.twitter.com/4iLOtul7Y2 – 6:19 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
JO3L 3MBIID. pic.twitter.com/wTwIC24Pwt – 6:18 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers leading 14-8 at the first timeout. Terrific start for Embiid, with a slick spinning finish, a 3-pointer and an and-1. Sixers are 6-of-8 from the floor. – 6:17 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Joel Embiid has 8 points (layup, 3, and-1) in the first 2 minutes and Daniel Gafford picks up his second foul. Might be a long night for Washington as Montrezl Harrell has to check in early. – 6:15 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🎶 the first Joel 🎶
@Joel Embiid | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/FGn9TujBiX – 6:15 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Joel Embiid is 7 feet and 280 pounds. pic.twitter.com/WqBQB1Lncm – 6:15 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Joel Embiid’s first 2 minutes (!) tonight:
8 PTS / 3-3 fg – 6:14 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid has all 8 points to start this one as Philly takes an 8-2 lead to start. He looks absolutely refreshed a bit. #Sixers – 6:13 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Over/under 40 for Joel Embiid tonight? – 6:12 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid just received a rousing ovation when he walked onto the floor here – 5:58 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
the minivan is out of the shop! 🚙
📱@Socios pic.twitter.com/rCv6ztGy4G – 5:46 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Maxey, Curry, Thybulle, Harris, and Embiid to start #Sixers – 5:35 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
• @Matisse Thybulle
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Seth Curry
• @Tyrese Maxey
🏀 @RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/MPVshu5WA0 – 5:30 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tonight’s first five 👇 #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/bfyCOPFRSt – 5:30 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
About that time
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/ZhFqi50fnh – 5:29 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
I’ve spotted 3 Michael Jordan Wizards jerseys here at Capital One Arena. That’s very interesting. I’ve also see a Chris Webber jersey. – 5:29 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Philadelphia has gotten off to slow starts in recent games against undermanned teams, but Doc Rivers is not worried about the slow starts #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/26/six… via @SixersWire #NBA – 5:23 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
📍capital city.
👟 @Snipes_USA pic.twitter.com/JN5GduRdal – 5:11 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tip time in an hour!
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#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 5:00 PM Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Hornets announce P.J. Washington and Miles Bridges are in health and safety protocols and out tomorrow vs. Rockets. – 4:54 PM Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Hornets say Miles Bridges, Cody Martin and
PJ Washington have all entered the league’s health and safety protocols.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 4:51 PM Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Charlotte Hornets Miles Bridges and PJ Washington have entered health and safety protocols, team says. – 4:51 PM Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Hornets‘ Miles Bridges and PJ Washington have entered health and safety protocols. – 4:50 PM Rod Boone @rodboone
#Hornets news: Miles Bridges and PJ Washington are in healthy and safety protocols and are OUT for tomorrow’s game against Houston. Cody Martin (health and safely protocols) remains out. – 4:50 PM Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at HOU 12/27
Miles Bridges (H&S Protocols) is OUT
Cody Martin (H&S Protocols) is OUT
PJ Washington (H&S Protocols) is OUT
#AllFly – 4:50 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
How is Philadelphia feeling about Sirianni @rbricks @sterlingduns @J_Plum04 – 4:49 PM Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Raul Neto is OUT (Health and Safety Protocol) – 4:46 PM Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards continue to be vague about what DC’s January 15 first shot vaccine mandate means for an unvaccinated Wizards player playing at Capital One Arena.
Wes Unseld Jr.: “I don’t think it’s going to affect us at that point with a player’s ability to get out on the floor.” – 4:43 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers says he still believes in Furkan Korkmaz and that he will be able to break out of this slump. He did acknowledge that he is struggling though. #Sixers – 4:43 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Raul Neto has entered the league’s health and safety protocols and will not play tonight, the Washington Wizards announced. – 4:42 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Another Wizards enters protocols. Neto out against Philly – 4:41 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
“I could see myself when I’m 45 living on a vineyard picking grapes or shoveling dirt.”
Kyle Kuzma shares the story of how he got into wine, collecting bottles and his wine-related travels to @NBCSWashington. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 4:40 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Raul Neto (health and safety protocols) is out tonight vs. Philadelphia. – 4:40 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers says that Tyler Johnson has impressed him with his confidence #Sixers – 4:36 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Came in fresh 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/hYneMmuwtZ – 4:32 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who remain in league protocols, are “both doing well,” Wes Unseld Jr. said when asked how they are feeling. Both players are hoping to record negative tests. – 4:32 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards’ starters against Philly tonight: Spencer Dinwiddie, Aaron Holiday, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. – 4:28 PM Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Rui Hachimura will dress in uniform for tonight’s game, Wes Unseld Jr. said, but Unseld said he does not anticipate Hachimura playing tonight. – 4:28 PM Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Wes Unseld Jr says Brad Beal and KCP, both out in protocols tonight, are feeling well as far as he knows, “just waiting on negative tests.”
Rui Hachimura will dress again but Unseld does not expect him to play. – 4:27 PM Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Washington Wizards plan to sign guard Jordan Goodwin of G League affiliate Capital City Go-Go to a 10-day hardship deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 4:18 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tobias Harris and the team want better defensive effort in order to be able to push the pace more effectively #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/26/tob… via @SixersWire #NBA – 4:11 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Looking to stay strong at home.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/w3jW8xl8k4 – 3:53 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Bigs are the matchup to watch tonight.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/6yfZPkZ6ce – 3:10 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
UPDATE: Tyrese Maxey, Georges Niang COVID-19 clear protocol, Joel Embiid misses #Sixers shootaround inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 1:32 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey has had himself a tough couple of days, but he has the support of his teammates as they move forward #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/26/six… via @SixersWire #NBA – 12:54 PM Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Over the last two games (both wins) Deni Avdija leads the team with a 19.2 net rating.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/k0Xrcfl6hg – 12:53 PM Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
OFFICIAL: Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie has signed a multi-year shoe deal with 361.
Brand also just revealed his upcoming signature logo. pic.twitter.com/XLXaHiBCIg – 12:44 PM