The Philadelphia 76ers’ first three games were headlined by Tyrese Maxey’s explosive start and VJ Edgecombe’s taking the NBA by storm. However, a pivotal subplot emerged that could no longer be ignored against the Washington Wizards tonight – Philadelphia’s stellar late-game execution.
The 76ers (4-0) stunned the Wizards (1-3) 139-134 in overtime at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night. Philadelphia’s crunch-time performance, Maxey’s early Most Valuable Player candidacy, and Joel Embiid’s eventful return were the most notable takeaways from its fourth consecutive win.
Flipping the script
The Wizards enjoyed a 19-point lead less than five minutes into the second half and for good reason.