The Washington Wizards are on their hottest streak of the 2025–26 season, which isn’t saying much, but is exciting for fans in D.C. nonetheless. Washington has won two of its last three games, building up some much-needed momentum considering the abysmal start to the year they had.
Now, the Wizards are faced with yet another top-end Eastern Conference opponent in the Philadelphia 76ers. Although the 76ers are much better on paper, jumping out to a 10–9 start to this season, some injuries in Philadelphia may be enough for the Wizards to squeeze out another win.
Emerging Superstar
Although the 76ers will once again be without Joel Embiid for their matchup versus Washington, they will still have their head of the snake and future face of the franchise in Tyrese Maxey. Maxey had been playing at an All-Star level for the past few seasons; however, this season he has kicked it into the next gear. Maxey is averaging 32.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.6 assists a game, proving himself to be one of the best guards in the NBA.