WASHINGTON, D.C. — My does this team have a lot of fight in them.
The Sixers erased a 19-point second-half deficit to knock off the Washington Wizards 139-134 in overtime on the second night of a back-to-back. They have four wins before Halloween. They had three wins at Thanksgiving last season.
Tyrese Maxey used a hot first and fourth quarter to lead the Sixers with 39 points and 10 assists, doing so on 11-of-25 shooting. Adem Bona had five blocks and only two points, but those were the go-ahead points off a putback dunk in overtime.
VJ Edgecombe had the quietest night of his young career, finishing with 14 points on 4-of-12 shooting. Quentin Grimes went for 23 while Kelly Oubre Jr. finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Returning and once again on a minutes restriction, Joel Embiid turned in another solid offensive performance in 23 minutes of action, finishing with 25 points on 9-of-17 shooting, also grabbing seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks.
Trendon Watford also made his Sixers’ debut after being sidelined for the beginning of the season with a hamstring issue.
Here are some thoughts at the buzzer.