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Embiid and George power the 76ers to a 131-110 win over the Wizards

Story byAARON BRACYThu, January 8, 2026 at 2:35 AM UTC·2 min readPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia's starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110 on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey contributed 22 points and eight assists for the 76ers, who have won four of five. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTre Johnson had a team-high 20 points for Washington, which played without several key players on the second night of a back-to-back. CJ McCollum (right quad soreness) and Khris Middleton (right knee injury) were among the Washington players sidelined. Embiid played in his fifth consecutive game contest since being slowed by early season injuries. The 2023 MVP shot 10 for 14 from the field and 7 of 8 from the line, and added seven rebounds. Philadelphia took control early behind Embiid’s 16 points in the first quarter.

Embiid and George power the 76ers to a 131-110 win over the Wizards

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Key Highlights

  • The 76ers were up 92-80 entering the fourth before opening the final period with an 11-0 run, capped by a Quentin Grimes dunk to take a 23-point lead.
  • Grimes finished with 16 points. Kelly Oubre Jr.
  • returned to the Philadelphia lineup from a left knee injury and scored two points in his first game since Nov.
  • 14.
  • Trendon Watford (left abductor sprain) also returned for the 76ers, who had their full complement of players for the first time this season.
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