Through 3 Quarters

Only one more quarter stands between the Philadelphia 76ers and the win they were favored to collect going into this evening. They have unwrapped a big 92-72 lead against the Washington Wizards.

Center Joel Embiid has led the way so far for the 76ers, as he has dropped a double-double on 29 points and ten rebounds. This makes it three consecutive games in which Embiid has had at least ten rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is Matisse Thybulle’s foul situation as he currently sits at five.

Washington has been relying on the performance of center Montrezl Harrell, who has 15 points along with four boards.

Philadelphia’s lead is tied with the biggest they have had this year going into the fourth quarter.

Who’s Playing

Philadelphia @ Washington

Current Records: Philadelphia 16-16; Washington 17-15

What to Know

After five games on the road, the Washington Wizards are heading back home. After a few days’ rest for both teams, they and the Philadelphia 76ers will meet up at 6 p.m. ET Dec. 26 at Capital One Arena. Washington should still be feeling good after a victory, while Philadelphia will be looking to right the ship.

The Wizards beat the New York Knicks 124-117 this past Thursday. Point guard Spencer Dinwiddie and small forward Corey Kispert were among the main playmakers for Washington as the former posted a double-double on 21 points and 12 assists in addition to seven boards and the latter had 20 points. Dinwiddie’s performance made up for a slower game against the Utah Jazz last week.

Meanwhile, it looks like the Sixers must have gotten on Santa’s naughty list since the team didn’t end up with the win they were expected to receive this past Thursday. It was a hard-fought matchup, but they had to settle for a 98-96 loss against the Atlanta Hawks. What made the defeat an especially bitter pill for Philadelphia to swallow was that they had been favored by 11 points coming into the contest. Philadelphia’s defeat came about despite a quality game from center Joel Embiid, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds.

When the two teams previously met in June, Washington lost to the 76ers on the road by a decisive 129-112 margin. The loss knocked the Wizards out of the playoffs, so expect them to come at the Sixers with a vengeful fire.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
• Where: Capital One Arena — Washington, District of Columbia
• TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $26.00

Odds

The 76ers are a 3.5-point favorite against the Wizards, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Philadelphia have won 15 out of their last 25 games against Washington.

• Jun 02, 2021 – Philadelphia 129 vs. Washington 112
• May 31, 2021 – Washington 122 vs. Philadelphia 114
• May 29, 2021 – Philadelphia 132 vs. Washington 103
• May 26, 2021 – Philadelphia 120 vs. Washington 95
• May 23, 2021 – Philadelphia 125 vs. Washington 118
• Mar 12, 2021 – Philadelphia 127 vs. Washington 101
• Jan 06, 2021 – Philadelphia 141 vs. Washington 136
• Dec 23, 2020 – Philadelphia 113 vs. Washington 107
• Aug 05, 2020 – Philadelphia 107 vs. Washington 98
• Dec 21, 2019 – Philadelphia 125 vs. Washington 108
• Dec 05, 2019 – Washington 119 vs. Philadelphia 113
• Jan 09, 2019 – Washington 123 vs. Philadelphia 106
• Jan 08, 2019 – Philadelphia 132 vs. Washington 115
• Nov 30, 2018 – Philadelphia 123 vs. Washington 98
• Feb 25, 2018 – Washington 109 vs. Philadelphia 94
• Feb 06, 2018 – Philadelphia 115 vs. Washington 102
• Nov 29, 2017 – Philadelphia 118 vs. Washington 113
• Oct 18, 2017 – Washington 120 vs. Philadelphia 115
• Feb 24, 2017 – Philadelphia 120 vs. Washington 112
• Jan 14, 2017 – Washington 109 vs. Philadelphia 93
• Nov 16, 2016 – Philadelphia 109 vs. Washington 102
• Mar 17, 2016 – Washington 99 vs. Philadelphia 94
• Feb 29, 2016 – Washington 116 vs. Philadelphia 108
• Feb 26, 2016 – Washington 103 vs. Philadelphia 94
• Feb 05, 2016 – Washington 106 vs. Philadelphia 94

Injury Report for Washington

• Rui Hachimura: Game-Time Decision (Rest)
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Out (Covid-19)
• Bradley Beal: Out (Covid-19)
• Thomas Bryant: Out (Knee)
• Raul Neto: Out (Covid-19)

Injury Report for Philadelphia

• Andre Drummond: Out (Covid-19)
• Shake Milton: Out (Covid-19)
• Danny Green: Out (Covid-19)