Two irregularities from the opener: The Wizards won, and the game was at home.
Washington had last four of the last five season openers. It had not played a home opener in the District since 2008 (they also “opened” at home during the strike-shortened 2011 season). Those two issues were altered in Wednesday night’s 120-115 win in Capital One Arena against the spunky, talent-laden Philadelphia 76ers.
Three points from the win that has vaulted Washington into a seven-team tie for the NBA’s best record as the Western Conference works through the night slate in the NBA:
Without Morris and Smith, the bench rotation is thin and concerning
Twice Wednesday, Wizards coach Scott Brooks rolled a full bench unit onto the floor.