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.

Former Sixer Richaun Holmes split a pair of foul shots with 3:21 left to give the Wizards a one-point lead. After a Wizards three-pointer, Eric Gordon responded with three with 2:16 remaining to tie the game at 101. Maxey’s layup with 23.7 seconds remaining gave the Sixers a 105-103 lead.

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.

Guerschon Yabusele scored 21 points and blocked a potential ... Kyle Lowry and Andre Drummond all sat out for Philadelphia while Washington played without leading scorer Jordan Poole and Malcolm Brogdon. With so many key starters out and both teams well ...

It wasn’t very pretty, but the Philadelphia 76ers will take the victory over the lowly Wizards. Guerschon Yabusele, Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Council IV and Tyrese Maxey round out our highlights.

Tyrese Maxey and Guerschon Yabusele were the difference ... The Wizards were without Jordan Poole (left hip contusion), Malcom Brogdon (right foot pain), Marvin Bagley (right knee sprain), Saddiq ...

Guerschon Yabusele scored 21 points and blocked ... for Philadelphia while Washington played without leading scorer Jordan Poole and Malcolm Brogdon. With so many key starters out and both teams ...

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The Philadelphia 76ers will look to follow a tight victory over the Eastern Conference-worst Washington Wizards with another against the Western Conference-worst New Orleans Pelicans at home Friday.

Jesper Boqvist scored twice in the third period and the Florida Panthers beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-1 on Wednesday night. Sam Reinhart and Eetu Luostarinen each had a goal for the reigning Stanley Cup champions.

Wednesday's NBA slate provided a blend of history and standout fantasy performances. Dan Titus has the top takeaways from the slate.

They have their own injury issues — last night, they played without Alex Sarr, Jordan Poole, and Malcolm Brogdon. Kyle Kuzma was back in action after missing the second half the day before with a calf contusion.