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The Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Washington Wizards 121–102 at Wells Fargo Center on December 2, with Tyrese Maxey leading the charge with 35 points in a decisive victory that fell short of the Vegas total of 234.5. The 76ers shot 45.1 percent from the field and made 17 three-pointers, while Jalen McCain added 14 points off the bench as Philadelphia's offense generated a 113.6 rating. Washington's Trey Vukcevic and Isiah Champagnie paced the Wizards with 16 and 13 points respectively, but the team's 39.8 percent shooting and 15 turnovers proved too costly. Philadelphia controlled the middle quarters, outscoring Washington 67–46 in the second and third periods combined, and the 76ers' defense held the Wizards to a 100.9 rating while forcing five steals and five fewer turnovers than their opponents committed. The 19-point margin underscores Philadelphia's depth and defensive efficiency, while Washington's 53 rebounds and 23 assists could not overcome their offensive inefficiency and ball-handling struggles. The 76ers' third-quarter dominance suggests a team hitting stride as the season progresses.
