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The Philadelphia 76ers edged the Washington Wizards 139–134 in overtime at Capital One Arena on October 28, with Tyrese Maxey's 39 points leading the visitors while Armoni Sarr countered with 31 for the hosts. Philadelphia's offensive efficiency (123.8 rating) proved decisive despite matching Washington's three-point production at 17 made threes apiece; the 76ers shot 45 percent from the field and held a 55–50 rebound advantage. Maxey's scoring barrage carried Philadelphia through a tight fourth quarter and the extra period, where the Wizards managed only 8 points after posting 16 in regulation. Washington's defensive rating of 123.8 exposed vulnerabilities that allowed Philadelphia to sustain pressure, while Joel Embiid's 25 points provided secondary scoring support. The Wizards' 33 assists on 134 points reflected balanced ball movement, yet turnovers (15) and a 113.3 offensive rating ultimately cost them in a close contest. Philadelphia's comeback victory signals early-season resilience and positions the 76ers favorably in the Atlantic Division race.
