The big picture

Philadelphia 76ers come in 3rd on the ladder; Washington Wizards are 20th. Philadelphia 76ers have the higher position to protect.

Philadelphia 76ers are 8–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.4 points for and 106.6 against.

Washington Wizards are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.4 points for and 112.3 against.

Form

Philadelphia 76ers have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Cleveland Cavaliers 95–119.

Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.

Head to head

These sides have met 96 times on our records since 2001: Philadelphia 76ers 55, Washington Wizards 41.

Last time out (2025-26), Philadelphia 76ers won 153–131 at Capital One Arena.

Philadelphia 76ers have won the last five against Washington Wizards.

Biggest margin between these two: Philadelphia 76ers by 45 points in 2023-24 (146–101).

Players to watch

For Philadelphia 76ers, watch Tyrese Maxey (26.9 points a game, 37 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jaylen Brown (21.6 points a game, 60 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (23.4 points a game, 74 rebounds in 2026-27) and Trae Young (20 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Xfinity Mobile Arena

Philadelphia 76ers have won 12 of their last 19 at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Philadelphia 76ers go in as clear favourites.