A pair of Eastern Conference teams at opposite ends of the playoff picture take the floor in search of a win in the nation’s capital. The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road as they travel to take on the Washington Wizards Saturday evening. Philadelphia was in action at home Friday night as they hosted the Hawks. Washington was on the road Friday night as they traveled to take on the Celtics. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the 76ers own a 192-127 advantage and have won the last four meetings between the teams. That includes a 146-101 home victory in the most recent meeting back on December 11, 2023. This article was published prior to the conclusion of both teams’ contests Friday night.
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Philadelphia was in action at home against Atlanta Friday night in the front half of a back-to-back set. The 76ers entered Friday 30-20 on the year and stood third in the Atlantic Division, 8.5 games behind the Celtics for the top spot. They were fifth in the Eastern Conference standings, 8.5 games behind Boston for the top spot and three games ahead of the Heat to remain in a guaranteed playoff spot. Philadelphia is 4-5 in the second game of back-to-back situations this season with a +3.9-ppg scoring margin (110.9 ppg for, 107 ppg against) entering this one. The 76ers are 13-11 on the road with a +2.7-ppg scoring differential (117.2 ppg for, 114.5 ppg against) on the year. Philadelphia is 19-12 with a +6.6-ppg scoring margin (119.2 ppg for, 112.6 ppg against) against Eastern Conference teams entering Friday night.
Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, the 76ers dealt Marcus Morris Sr., Furkan Korkmaz and Doug Mc Dermott, along with three second round picks, to the Pacers for Buddy Hield. Danuel House Jr. and a second round pick went to Detroit, while Patrick Beverley was dealt to Milwaukee for Cam Payne and a second round pick. Finally, the team traded Jaden Springer to Boston for a second-round selection.
On the year, the 76ers are 8th in the league in scoring offense with 118.5 points per game. The 76ers are 20th in rebounding as they collect 43.1 rebounds per contest while they are 27th in assists by dishing out an average of 24.8 dimes a night. Philadelphia is 14th in the league in scoring defense as they allow an average of 113.7 points a contest. Joel Embiid leads the 76ers as he puts up 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest this season. Tyrese Maxey (25.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists), Tobias Harris (17.8 points, six rebounds), Kelly Oubre Jr. (13.5 points, 4.3 rebou nds) and De’Anthony Melton (11.8 points, 3.2 assists) are solid secondary options. Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, Cam Payne,
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Paul Reed, Buddy Hield (12 points) and Mo Bamba are rotation pieces for coach Nick Nurse. Philadelphia is 18th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 47.4% from the floor as a team this season. The 76ers are 27th in threes per game as they drain 11.4 triples a contest while they are 21st in three-point shooting by connecting on 36.2% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
Covington (knee) last played on January 6 and is out until late February. Melton (back) last played on January 12 and is expected to be out until late February. Embiid (knee) last played on January 30 and is expected to be out until early April. Batum (hamstring) last played on February 3 and is out indefinitely. Maxey (illness) missed Friday’s game so watch for updates on this contest.
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