Joel Embiid had 48 points (29 in the third quarter) and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 146-128 for their fifth straight win.
The 76ers took control with a 29-8 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 27.
Tyrese Maxey had 22 points (12 in the paint) and a career-high 11 assists. Maxey assisted on 7 of Embiid’s 17 baskets.
For the Wizards, Kyle Kuzma scored 28 points on 12 for 20 shooting, and Jordan Poole added 23 points and 6 assists. Deni Avdija had 16 points and 6 assists.
The 76ers shot 56.0% from the field to the Wizards’ 51.0%.