Sixers storm back from 19-points down to beat the Wizards in OT 139-134
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers clawed back from a 19-point deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 139-134 in overtime at Capital One Arena.
Tyrese Maxey dropped 39 points and 10 assists while Joel Embiid added 25 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in just 23 minutes.
Just like that, the Sixers stayed perfect at 4-0 to start the season.
Tyrese Maxey leads the way for the Sixers
The Wizards got a huge performance from Alex Sarr, who finished with 31 points and 11 rebounds, but the Sixers’ resilience and late-game execution proved to be the difference.
Maxey and Embiid Set the Tone Early
It did not take long for the All-Star duo to get rolling. Embiid drew a foul on Sarr 15 seconds into the game and found his rhythm immediately. He scored eight points in his first stint and connected with Maxey on a beautiful give-and-go that ended with an easy dunk.
Maxey was dialed, hitting two step-back threes and converting a four-point play to keep the Sixers close. He controlled the tempo and used his speed to slice up Washington’s defense. Despite the strong offensive start, the Sixers’ transition defense struggled. Washington poured in 40 first-quarter points and feasted on sloppy turnovers.
VJ Edgecombe looked… human
VJ Edgecombe had a quieter night. The rookie got into foul trouble early and took his first shot with just over four minutes left in the second quarter.
Still, he managed 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists while playing 40 minutes. The Wizards crowded him all night, forcing the ball out of his hands, which opened opportunities for others.
Oubre and Grimes…
Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes both stepped up in big moments. Oubre finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds while Grimes added 23 points, seven rebounds, and several key defensive stops in the fourth quarter and overtime.
The game looked over midway through the third quarter when Khris Middleton’s three gave Washington a 95-76 lead.
Adem Bona completely shifted the energy on defense. He blocked four shots in the fourth quarter and another in overtime. His presence around the rim made the Wizards panic and rush possessions.
Grimes came alive late, knocking down clutch jumpers, grabbing rebounds, and playing strong defense. With less than a minute to go, he hit a three off a flare screen to tie the game at 126-126.
Bona then erased a CJ McCollum layup at the rim. The officials initially called goaltending, but after review, they overturned the call. The Wizards had one final chance at the buzzer, but Middleton’s mid-range shot missed, sending the game to overtime.
Maxey Closes It Out
The Wizards jumped ahead in overtime behind Kyshawn George, but Maxey took control when it mattered most. He attacked the basket for a driving layup, then set up Bona for a put-back dunk that gave the Sixers the lead.
From there, the Sixers clamped down on defense. Bona protected the rim, Grimes made winning plays, and Maxey sealed it at the line with clutch free throws. It was the Sixers’ third comeback win of the season after trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter.
Considering the schedule, the injuries, and the deficit, this was a very impressive win. The Sixers are undefeated, confident, and showing real toughness early in the season. Next up is a Friday night Halloween showdown with the Boston Celtics in South Philadelphia.
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