Buddy Hield scored 23 points (12 on 4 3-pointers), and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 119-113 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The 76ers took control with a 26-9 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 15.
The Wizards got within 100-98 on Corey Kispert’s corner 3-pointer with 6:05 to play, but Kelly Oubre Jr. answered with a dunk, and the Wizards got no closer.
During clutch time, the 76ers outscored the Wizards 9-1. Ricky Council IV scored 5 of the 76ers’ 9 on 2 for 3 shooting and 1 for 2 at the line.
Tyrese Maxey had 28 points (15 in the fourth quarter), 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Maxey scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter.
For the Wizards, Tyus Jones had a season-high 25 points and 9 assists, and Deni Avdija added 21 points and 13 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma had 21 points and a career-high 4 blocks. The Wizards had 3 20-point scorers.
The Wizards forced 11 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The 76ers outscored the Wizards 74-54 in the paint. The 76ers were outscored 31-21 in 11 minutes with Harris, Oubre, Hield, Maxey and Council on the floor together.