76ers vs. Wizards live recap, where to watch next, and what Bona’s big moment means

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76ers vs. Wizards

The Philadelphia 76ers stayed perfect with a wild 139–134 overtime win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, erasing a 19-point deficit behind a furious late surge. Tyrese Maxey (39 points) took over the closing stretch, Joel Embiid (25 in 23 minutes) dominated in bursts, and rookie big Adem Bona delivered the go-ahead tip-dunk in OT—a snapshot of how Philadelphia’s stars and new faces are meshing early.

76ers vs Wizards: final score, key stats, and turning points

Final: 76ers 139, Wizards 134 (OT)
Sixers leaders: Tyrese Maxey 39, Joel Embiid 25, Quentin Grimes 23, Kelly Oubre Jr. 17 pts/11 reb, VJ Edgecombe 14
Wizards leaders: Alex Sarr 31 pts/11 reb, Kyshawn George 20 pts/9 reb/7 ast
The swing: Washington led 110–94 after three quarters. Philadelphia closed regulation on a 17–4 burst capped by a Grimes game-tying three, then steadied in OT after the Wizards opened with five straight. Bona’s follow jam flipped the lead for good.

What changed late? Philadelphia finally flattened drives at the point of attack, trusted switching behind Embiid’s minutes cap, and rode Maxey’s pace to win the whistle and the shot quality. Washington’s half-court offense tightened, with late-clock threes replacing earlier paint touches.

Adem Bona’s impact for the Sixers

The rookie center’s night was bigger than a single play. Bona brought vertical rim protection (multiple blocks), second-chance energy, and clean screen angles for Maxey. On a team that often staggers Embiid’s minutes, a low-mistake, high-motor big is massive. Expect his role to stabilize as the first big off the bench, with minutes scaling based on foul count and matchup size.

Wizards takeaways: the good, the fixable

Positives: Alex Sarr looked every bit like a franchise centerpiece—fluid rim running, touch facing up, and better-than-advertised passing. Kyshawn George offered connective playmaking and size on the wing, keeping actions alive when the initial option died.
Adjustments: Late-game execution and composure. Washington’s shot profile tilted toward contested jumpers, and the team generated no free throws in overtime, a sign of lost physicality. A few late ATOs to target mismatch post seals for Sarr—or empty-corner drives for George—should be priority tweaks.

Where to watch 76ers vs. Wizards next

Local TV: Each team’s regional sports network carries most regular-season games in its home market.
Out-of-market streaming: National and league streaming options vary by territory; blackout rules apply.
Radio & team apps: Both clubs provide live audio and real-time stats updates on official platforms.

Check your provider’s listings on game day—start times and carriage can shift.

76ers vs Wizards remaining 2025–26 matchups

Subject to change.

Game 2: Wednesday, Dec. 3 — Washington vs. Philadelphia
Game 3: Thursday, Jan. 8 — Philadelphia vs. Washington
Game 4: Wednesday, Apr. 2 — Washington vs. Philadelphia

These dates give Washington chances to level the series and test different coverages on Maxey; they also let Philadelphia refine its second-unit identity around Bona and the wings.

Prediction and matchup keys for the next meeting

Lean: 76ers, narrowly. Washington has the length and shooting to trouble Philadelphia, but the Sixers own two late-game levers the Wizards haven’t solved yet: Maxey’s pace-pressure and Embiid’s gravity.

If you’re backing the Sixers: Bank on early paint touches and free-throw edge; stagger Maxey with second units to attack non-rim-protect lineups; keep Bona (or the backup five) active on the offensive glass.
If you’re backing the Wizards: Prioritize two-to-the-ball looks at Maxey in the fourth, rotate behind with low-man tags, and feed Sarr early to force help. Winning the free-throw battle late is non-negotiable.

Quick hitters: names you searched

Adem Bona (Sixers): Energetic rim runner and shot blocker; secured the decisive OT putback and flashed rotation-ready defense.
Bub Carrington (Wizards): Guard prospect whose usage will swing by matchup; watch for second-unit initiator minutes and off-ball spacing around Sarr.
Sixers form: Unbeaten start, with depth contributions from Grimes, Oubre Jr., and rookie VJ Edgecombe supporting the Maxey-Embiid core.
Wizards form: Young, long, and dangerous in spurts; cleaning late-game possessions and getting downhill when it tightens will determine their ceiling.

Philadelphia takes a perfect record into a tougher schedule pocket, where managing Embiid’s minutes and maintaining bench defense will be tested. Washington showed three-quarters of winning basketball; translating that into end-game poise is the next step. Circle the December rematch—both teams will have fresh film and counters, and the Wizards’ young core will have a month more reps to close the gap.