Wizards at 76ers final score: Washington escapes Philly with 119-114 win

Win number 16 in the books.

The Washington Wizards were out-tanked by the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in a 119-114 contest at Wells Fargo Center.

The Wizards got off to a blistering start, shooting over 70% in the first quarter for 45 points. The team hit nine threes, six coming from Alex Sarr and Justin Champagnie. Sarr put up a full-game stat line in the opening frame with 13 points, four rebounds, and two blocks.

Washington’s shooting came back down to earth in the second and third quarters as the Sixers tried to whittle away at the lead. The Wizards still entered the fourth quarter with a 99-85 advantage and looked like they would coast to a victory.

The 76ers made things interesting late, bringing some of their veterans back in to mount a comeback attempt. Old friend Jared Butler hit a three for Philly to cut Washington’s lead to six with 1:12 left. But Sarr killed the Sixers’ chances with a dagger drive into the paint with 18 seconds left.

Sarr led all scorers with 24 points, four triples, and seven rebounds on an efficient 10/17 shooting clip. Champagnie and Jordan Poole each had 18, while Tristan Vukcevic added 17 points and two blocks off the bench.

AJ Johnson had a rough shooting night, but still gave Wizards fans some sick highlights.

The Wizards head home the next day to host the Indiana Pacers.