Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kyle Lowry, KJ Martin and Jared McCain will be sidelined with various injuries. Martin and McCain’s absences are far from surprising because they’ve been sidelined and weren’t expected to play.

Kyle Lowry loves Jimmy Butler, but even he got irritated with the superstar's behavior during his time with the Heat.

The Wizards gave the Sixers a battle throughout the night, but Philadelphia eventually would hold on for a 109-103 win after holding off a huge Washington rally. Guerschon Yabusele gave the Sixers a huge lift all night and finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and three assists to get the job done for Philadelphia.

From the outside looking in, it appeared like the 76ers were set up to sweep a three-game homestand against struggling teams. But as we learned in Monday’s 109-99 setback to the Phoenix Suns, the Sixers (14-20) can’t take any team for granted.

The Chicago Bulls will open a run of five consecutive home games starting Friday against the Washington Wizards, intent on reigniting a recent run of success that vaulted them into the playoff picture.

The Washington Wizards play the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Here’s the preview. When: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia How to watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries: For the Wizards,

Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kyle Lowry and Andre Drummond all sat out for Philadelphia ... Jared Butler scored 26 points for the Wizards and Corey Kispert had 23. Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Guerschon ...

Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left and finished with 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-103 win over Washington.

Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points, including the go-ahead basket with 24 seconds remaining, to elevate the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers past the visiting Washington Wizards 109-103 on Wednesday.