76ers vs Washington Wizards Match Player Stats: Embiid, Maxey Lead Dominant 118-104 Victory

The 76ers vs Washington Wizards match player stats from Monday night paint an emphatic picture of a team hitting its stride at the right time. Philadelphia wasted no time imposing its will, using a relentless inside-out attack to grab a 118-104 win at a sold-out Wells Fargo Center. The final margin doesn’t fully capture the Sixers’ control — they led by double digits for the final 31 minutes and never let Washington trim the gap below nine in the second half.

Joel Embiid posted a game-high 32 points with 12 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey added 27 points and 8 assists to spearhead a balanced offensive performance. Washington got 30 points from Kyle Kuzma and a flashy 22-point, 6-assist night from Jordan Poole, but the Wizards couldn’t match Philadelphia’s depth or defensive connectivity. Below, we break down every relevant number from the 76ers vs Wizards box score, including a detailed quarter-by-quarter dissection, individual stat lines, advanced analytics, and what this result means for both teams moving forward.

Match Overview Table

Core Match Statistics Overview

Before we jump into individual performances, let’s look at the team-wide numbers that defined this contest.

76ers vs Wizards Box Score: Key Team Metrics

Three-Point Shooting Splits

• Philadelphia hit 13-of-31 from deep, with Maxey and Paul George combining for 8 makes. The Sixers generated open looks by collapsing the Wizards’ defense with Embiid post-ups, then kicking out to shooters on the weak side.
• Washington managed just 11-of-34 from distance, a 32.4% clip. Poole went 3-of-9, and the Wizards’ role players shot a combined 4-of-15, robbing them of the perimeter punch needed to trade baskets with Philly’s efficient attack.

Ball Movement & Decision-Making

• Assist-to-turnover ratio heavily favored the 76ers (29:11, 2.64 ratio). They shared the ball crisply, assisting on 69% of made field goals. The Wizards coughed up 18 turnovers that led directly to 22 Philadelphia points.
• Washington’s 21 assists on 38 baskets looks respectable, but 14 of those dimes came from just two players — Poole and Tyus Jones — highlighting how stagnant the offense became when the primary handlers were blitzed.

Period-by-Period Analysis

1st Quarter: Philadelphia 30, Washington 24

• Embiid scored 10 first-quarter points, including a thunderous and-one dunk over the Wizards’ rookie center that set the tone. Philadelphia grabbed four offensive rebounds and turned them into eight second-chance points.
• Kuzma kept Washington afloat with 9 points, hitting a pair of contested mid-range jumpers. The Wizards shot just 1-of-7 from three, unable to punish the Sixers’ aggressive help defense.
• The quarter ended with a 7-0 Philadelphia run in the final 90 seconds, sparked by a Maxey steal and transition layup, forcing an early Wizards timeout.

2nd Quarter: Philadelphia 28, Washington 26

• Philadelphia’s bench unit, anchored by Kelly Oubre Jr.’s 8 points, extended the lead to 13 midway through the period. The Sixers shot 50% from the field and turned five Wizards turnovers into 9 fast-break points.
• Poole started to find rhythm, scoring 7 points on 3-of-5 shooting, including a deep step-back three. But Washington’s defense gave up multiple open corner threes to George and De’Anthony Melton.
• The Wizards cut the deficit to six with 1:04 left after a Bilal Coulibaly putback dunk, only for Maxey to answer with a pull-up triple right before halftime, making it 58-50.

3rd Quarter: Philadelphia 32, Washington 25

• The decisive frame. Philadelphia opened on an 11-2 run, fueled by back-to-back Embiid mid-range jumpers and a George transition three. The lead swelled to 19 at the 5:22 mark.
• Washington shot 35% in the quarter and committed 6 turnovers. Embiid dominated the paint with 10 points and 4 rebounds, while the Sixers’ defense held Kuzma scoreless for the first 8 minutes.
• A brief Corey Kispert flurry (two threes) cut it to 14, but Maxey’s coast-to-coast layup at the buzzer restored the 15-point cushion, 90-75.

4th Quarter: Washington 29, Philadelphia 28

• With the game effectively decided, Philadelphia pulled Embiid at the 7:14 mark and leaned on Maxey and the reserves to close out. Washington’s last push came behind 10 fourth-quarter points from Kuzma, trimming the lead to 11 with 3:02 left.
• Oubre and Melton combined for three consecutive defensive stops — two steals and a block — that snuffed out any comeback. The Sixers made 8 of 10 free throws down the stretch to ice it.
• The Wizards “won” the quarter by a point, but the outcome was never in doubt after the third-quarter blitz.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Statistics

Wizards versus. Embiid Stats: Domination in the Paint

Joel Embiid made his presence felt from the opening tip, scoring efficiently in the post and drawing double-teams that opened up the floor for Philadelphia’s shooters. His defensive impact was equally valuable — he held Washington’s centers to a combined 3-of-12 shooting inside the restricted area and altered at least four other attempts.

Maxey Points Tonight: Efficient Scoring Display

Maxey played with his typical downhill aggression, getting to the rim at will and hitting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. His 8 assists against just 1 turnover underscored a mature floor game that balanced his scoring pops with elite distribution.

Supporting Cast Contribution

George delivered a quiet-but-efficient 17 points, never forcing the issue and letting the game come to him. Oubre’s energy off the bench — especially his 8-point second quarter — gave the Sixers a buffer that allowed Nurse to rest Embiid for extended stretches.

Washington Wizards Player Statistics

Wizards vs 76ers Player Stats: Kuzma’s Heroics Not Enough

Kuzma carried the scoring load all night, hitting a mix of pull-ups, spot threes, and hard drives. He scored 10 in the final quarter to make the final score respectable, but his 4 turnovers and late shot selection drew criticism — too many possessions ended in contested jumpers without a paint touch.

Key Wizards Performers

Poole’s flashy handle created separation, but he settled for too many deep, contested threes (3-of-9) and recorded zero free throw attempts — a sign he avoided contact at the rim. Coulibaly flashed his two-way potential with energetic rebounding and a couple of highlight blocks on Maxey, but he remains raw offensively.

Statistical Leaders Summary Table

Why the 76ers Won: Analytical Breakdowns

Balanced Offensive Production

Philadelphia placed six players in double figures, compared to Washington’s four. The ball never stuck, and the Sixers generated 29 assists on 42 field goals — an assist rate of 69.0%.

When Embiid or Maxey sat, the offense didn’t crater. Oubre, George, and Melton consistently punished Washington’s second unit.

Paint Dominance and Free Throw Differential

Philly outscored Washington 56-38 in the paint and attempted 25 free throws to the Wizards’ 22. Embiid’s gravity forced the Wizards into rotation, leading to dump-off dunks and easy putbacks.

Defensive Disruption

The Sixers turned 18 Wizards turnovers into 22 points and registered 10 steals and 7 blocks. That defensive activity fueled 18 fast-break points, a number Washington simply couldn’t match.

• Steals + Blocks: 76ers 17, Wizards 8
• Points Off Turnovers: 76ers 22, Wizards 10

Why the Wizards Lost: Analytical Breakdowns

Heavy Dependence on Two Players

Kuzma and Poole combined for 52 of Washington’s 104 points. Outside of that duo, the remaining Wizards shot just 38.5% (17-of-44). When the Sixers sent doubles at Kuzma or blitzed Poole’s pick-and-roll, the supporting cast failed to make them pay.

Live-Ball Turnovers and Poor Transition Defense

Washington’s 18 turnovers included 11 live-ball giveaways that directly led to Philadelphia run-outs. The Wizards’ transition defense allowed 1.34 points per possession on the break, a fatal number on the road.

• Turnover Rate: Wizards 16.7%, 76ers 10.2%
• Fast Break Points Allowed: 18

Lack of Rim Protection

Without a true shot-blocking anchor, the Wizards conceded 56 points in the paint and allowed the Sixers to shoot 60.5% inside the restricted area (23-of-38). Coulibaly provided moments of resistance, but Embiid feasted whenever he caught the ball deep.

Historical Context & Advanced Insights

Season Series Breakdown

The third and last regular-season meeting took place here. Philadelphia took the series 2-1.

The Wizards stole a one-possession game in February behind a heroic Poole triple, but Philadelphia’s comprehensive Game 3 beatdown reaffirmed the talent gap when the Sixers execute at both ends.

Advanced Statistical Insights: Assist-to-Field-Goal Dependency

Philadelphia’s 29 assists on 42 baskets produced a stellar 69.0% assisted field goal rate. The Wizards, by contrast, generated only 55.3% of their makes via assist (21 on 38 FGs). The correlation to efficiency was stark:

• Assisted FGs eFG%: 76ers 61.2%, Wizards 51.8%
• Unassisted FGs eFG%: 76ers 42.3%, Wizards 44.6%

Philly’s ball movement created higher-quality looks, while Washington’s isolation-heavy offense — especially from Kuzma — generated tough, contested mid-range shots with no secondary action. The Sixers’ true shooting percentage of 59.4% dwarfed the Wizards’ 51.2%.

Game Implications & Key Lessons

What This Means for the 76ers

• With the win, Philadelphia moves to 47-32, securing the Eastern Conference’s No. 5 seed with three games remaining. Seven of their last nine games have now been victories.
• Nurse’s second-unit combination of Oubre and Melton looks playoff-ready, giving Philly a reliable defensive punch when Embiid sits.
• Embiid’s ability to command double-teams without turning the ball over (only 1 turnover in 34 minutes) is the blueprint for a deep postseason run.

What This Means for the Wizards

• Washington falls to 25-54, solidifying its position in the NBA Draft lottery. The loss mathematically eliminates them from play-in contention.
• The defensive issues — particularly rim protection and transition coverage — remain the franchise’s biggest offseason priority. Coulibaly’s development offers a glimmer of hope.
• The heavy reliance on Kuzma and Poole to create offense was exposed again. Adding a playmaking forward or a dynamic bench scorer should top the summer wish list.

Key Lessons

• A single superstar performance (Kuzma 30) cannot overcome a team that shares the ball and plays connected defense.
• Live-ball turnovers and poor transition defense are the fastest way to fall into a double-digit hole on the road.
• Embiid’s interior gravity remains the Sixers’ most lethal weapon, but it’s the supporting cast’s willingness to move without the ball that unlocks the offense.
• Philadelphia’s 69% assist rate serves as a masterclass in team basketball — isolation ball won’t win in April.
• Washington’s ceiling is capped until they find a reliable third scoring option and a rim-protecting center.
• Two-way wings like Oubre and George who can defend multiple positions while hitting spot-up threes tilt the math against one-dimensional offenses.

FAQ

Who won the 76ers vs Wizards game?

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards 118-104 on April 7, 2026, at Wells Fargo Center.

What were Joel Embiid’s stats against the Wizards?

Joel Embiid finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks while shooting 12-of-20 from the field.

How many points did Tyrese Maxey score tonight?

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points and added 8 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals, shooting 10-of-18 overall and 3-of-6 from three-point range.

What was the 76ers vs Wizards box score team comparison?

Philadelphia shot 49.4% from the field and 41.9% from three with 29 assists and 11 turnovers. Washington shot 43.2% overall and 32.4% from deep with 21 assists and 18 turnovers. Full box score details are in the article’s match overview table.

Was Kyle Kuzma the Wizards’ top scorer?

Yes, Kyle Kuzma scored a team-high 30 points on 11-of-22 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists.

Where can I find full Wizards vs 76ers player stats?

Complete Wizards vs 76ers player stats — including individual lines for Kuzma, Poole, Coulibaly, and Kispert — are listed in the detailed player statistics section above.

This 76ers victory was a textbook illustration of why elite team efficiency beats individual brilliance over 48 minutes. Philadelphia’s synergy, fueled by Embiid’s paint mastery and Maxey’s all-around scoring and playmaking, turned a potential trap game into a comfortable wire-to-wire win. Washington’s valiant efforts from Kuzma and Poole weren’t enough to overcome the Sixers’ depth and defensive discipline, a theme that has haunted the Wizards all season. With the NBA scores board reflecting a widening gap, the Sixers head into the playoffs with a proven formula — one built on trust, movement, and lockdown defense.