The Washington Wizards (3-16) limp into Philadelphia on a brutal early-season skid, facing a Philadelphia 76ers (10-9) squad that’s treading water amid a rash of injuries to its star-studded frontcourt. This Atlantic Division clash at the Wells Fargo Center promises to be a lopsided affair on paper, with the Sixers desperate for a statement win to steady their ship before the schedule toughens. The Wizards, meanwhile, are playing for pride and draft positioning in what feels like a lost season already. Tip-off is set for a primetime Eastern Conference battle that could highlight Philly’s depth issues or expose Washington’s youth even further.
Venue, Date, and Time
Venue: Wells Fargo Center (also referred to as Xfinity Mobile Arena in some listings), 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Capacity: 20,318. This iconic South Philly arena has hosted countless Sixers classics, including playoff runs fueled by “The Process,” and its raucous crowd could amplify the home edge tonight.
Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia (local), MNMT (Wizards local), NBA League Pass (streaming). Expect a fast-paced tip with national undertones given the star power on Philly’s roster—when healthy.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Atlantic Division Standings | Key Stats (PPG / Opp PPG / Net Rating) |
| Washington Wizards | 3-16 | 2-7 Home / 1-9 Away | 4th (1-5 div.) | 102.4 / 118.2 / -15.8 |
| Philadelphia Sixers | 10-9 | 6-4 Home / 4-5 Away | 2nd (3-2 div.) | 112.6 / 110.8 / +1.8 |
The Wizards sit dead last in the East, tied for the league’s worst record, while the Sixers hover around .500, clinging to a playoff spot in a loaded conference. Washington’s offense ranks 28th in efficiency (per KenPom-adjusted metrics), plagued by turnovers and poor shooting, whereas Philly’s defense has slipped to 18th without its bigs anchoring the paint.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams enter on shaky notes, but the disparity in talent shines through in their trajectories.
Wizards (0-5 in last 5): Washington’s slide has been merciless, capped by a 119-86 demolition at Indiana on November 30. Prior losses include blowouts at Oklahoma City (127-108 on Oct. 30), Orlando (125-94 on Nov. 1), New York (119-102 on Nov. 3), and Boston (136-107 on Nov. 5). They’ve scored under 100 points in three of those, averaging just 98.6 PPG in the skid while coughing up 120.4. Rebuilding pains are evident: rookies like Alex Sarr are flashing potential, but the vets (e.g., Jordan Poole) are inefficient, and the bench lacks scoring punch. Road woes persist (1-9), with a -20.2 net rating away.
Sixers (2-3 in last 5): Philly’s form is middling but salvageable, with a gritty 115-103 road win at Brooklyn on November 28 providing a spark before a narrow 108-105 loss to Atlanta on November 30. Earlier: W over Charlotte (112-98 on Nov. 25), L to Milwaukee (118-114 on Nov. 22), and W vs. Detroit (121-109 on Nov. 20). They’ve averaged 118.4 PPG in the stretch, leaning on Tyrese Maxey’s explosion (28.2 PPG last 5), but defensive lapses (allowing 112.6 PPG) and Embiid’s absences have hurt. Home form is solid (6-4), but they’re 2-3 ATS in this window, hinting at overreliance on stars.
Injury Report
Injuries are decimating Philly’s interior, tilting this toward a guard-heavy shootout—or a Wizards upset if the Sixers’ depth falters. Updates as of December 1, 2025 (4:30 PM ET NBA report;
Wizards report pending full submission).
| Team | Player | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Wizards | No major updates | All available | Limited info; Alex Sarr (rookie F/C) probable after minor ankle tweak. Core rotation (Poole, Kispert, Coulibaly) intact. | Minimal disruption; youth movement rolls on. |
| Sixers | Joel Embiid (C) | OUT | Left knee injury management (recent return from 9-game absence; lower back soreness added). | Massive blow—Philly’s anchor (33.8 PPG, 11.2 RPG) out; forces small-ball, exposes paint (opponents +12 PPG without him). |
| Sixers | Paul George (F) | QUESTIONABLE | Right shoulder strain (day-to-day after Nov. 28). | 45% chance to play; his 24.1 PPG and elite D (1.2 SPG) crucial vs. Wizards’ wings. |
| Sixers | Andre Drummond (C) | QUESTIONABLE | Left ankle sprain (rolled in practice). | Backup big; if out, Guerschon Yabusele or Jarred Vanderbilt slide in, weakening rebounding (Philly -5 RPG without Embiid/Drummond). |
| Sixers | Kelly Oubre Jr. (G/F) | OUT | Left knee sprain (multi-week). | Depth hit; 12.4 PPG off bench gone. |
| Sixers | Trendon Watford (F) | OUT | Left hamstring strain. | Rotation filler; minor but compounds frontcourt woes. |
Philly’s injury bug (four key absences/questionables) drops their projected lineup to Maxey-Paul George (if active)-Lowe-Kelly/Lofton Jr.-Yabusele. Wizards get a health edge for once.
Series History
This I-95 rivalry dates back to 1961, with the Sixers holding a commanding all-time edge in 324 regular-season meetings: 196-128 (.605 win%). Philly’s dominance stems from eras like the Iverson-led 2000s squads and recent Embiid-fueled blowouts.
Last 10 Meetings: Sixers 7-3, including a 127-91 rout on March 15, 2025 (Embiid’s 40-point triple-double). Wizards’ lone wins: narrow 112-108 on Jan. 6, 2025 (Poole’s 38) and 105-102 on Dec. 15, 2024.
At Wells Fargo Center: Sixers 102-52 all-time vs. Wizards; last Wizards win there: 2023 (116-106).
Trends: Philly covers the spread in 6 of last 10; games average 218.4 total points (under in 7/10). Wizards are 1-9 SU in last 10 road games vs. Sixers.
History favors Philly, but Washington’s 2024-25 spoiler upset (when Embiid was hobbled) offers faint hope.
Key Player Matchups
Without Embiid, this shifts to perimeter battles. Focus on these fireworks:
Tyrese Maxey (Sixers G) vs. Jordan Poole (Wizards G): Maxey’s turbo drive (28.2 PPG last 5, 47% 3PT) exploits Poole’s shaky on-ball D (1.1 SPG but 4.2 turnovers/36 min). Poole (22.1 PPG) needs a hot night (35% career vs. Philly) to keep Wizards afloat—expect 25+ combined assists/turnovers.
Paul George (Sixers F, if active) vs. Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards F): George’s two-way mastery (24.1 PPG, 52% FG) could lock down Coulibaly’s transition game (14.8 PPG, 1.4 BPG). If PG sits, Kelly Oubre’s absence leaves Yabusele mismatched vs. the athletic Frenchman’s length.
Alex Sarr (Wizards C) vs. Sixers Frontcourt (Yabusele/Drummond, if active): Rookie Sarr (12.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG) feasts in drop coverage sans Embiid—projected 15-10 double-double bullying Philly’s makeshift bigs (team -8 RPG last 3 without Embiid).
Bench: Buddy Hield (Sixers G) vs. Corey Kispert (Wizards F): Hield’s microwave scoring (18.6 PPG off bench) tests Kispert’s corner 3s (41% 3PT); winner controls second-unit tempo.
These tilt Philly’s way if healthy, but injuries level the guard play.
Betting Trends
Trends: Sixers 2-3 ATS last 5 (public 65% on Philly); Wizards 3-12 ATS season (worst in NBA). Player props heating: Maxey O 26.5 pts (-115); Sarr O 9.5 reb (+105). Sharp money on Sixers spread (60% handle), but under drawing 55% bets.
Game Odds
Washington Wizards 235
Philadelphia Sixers – 13
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 1, 2025
