PHILADELPHIA – Kyle Kuzma had 24 points as the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers 106-103 on Wednesday.
Washington won for the first time in seven games. Philadelphia lost for the first time in six games.
Spencer Dinwiddie had 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
Danny Green increased the Sixers to 104-103 with a three-point shot, with 2.5 seconds left, but Dingwidi ended the discussion with a free kick.
The Wizards were without their best pointer Bradley Beal, injured in the left wrist.
January All-Star in the East Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 27 points.
Embiid helped the Sixers reach 12-3 last month.
He averaged 34 points, 10.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 15 games.
Embiid scored 50 points against the Magic and 40 points against the Clippers, two days later.
Earlier Wednesday, the Sixers announced that Dave Joerger had returned to the team.
Doc Rivers’ assistant has been absent since November 13, receiving treatment for cancer.
The treatments were completed in mid-December.
“Words can not describe how grateful I am to be back,” Joerger said. The last few months have been some of the toughest in my life, but I’m so lucky to have the support of Josh Harris, David Blitzer, Doc Rivers, Daryl Morey, Elton Brand and the whole 76ers organization. »
“They support me unwaveringly, as do my wife Kimberly and the rest of my family. Also, I may not be here without the incredible medical team at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. »
“Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart. I’m activated by the 76ers’ outfit and I look forward to helping our team achieve their ultimate goal, an NBA title. »
Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, Cleveland and Milwaukee are vying for first place in the East.
Harris and Blitzer are at the top of the top management. Morey heads the team’s basketball business, while Brand is the general manager.
Jorger headed Memphis and Sacramento before joining the Sixers as an assistant in November 2020.
The month of Embiid
Joel Embiid was named All-Star Player of the Year in the NBA East.
Embiid helped the Sixers reach 12-3 last month.
He averaged 34 points, 10.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 15 games.
Embiid scored 50 points against the Magic and 40 points against the Clippers, two days later.
Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, Cleveland and Milwaukee are vying for first place in the East.
The 76ers have won five games in a row, while the Wizards have lost six games in a row.
