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• 76ers 74, Wizards 58: Box Score | Game Detail
LAS VEGAS — A trio of impressive scoring efforts and suffocating defense both played pivotal roles in the 76ers’ convincing 74-58 win over the Wizards in an NBA2K26 Summer League battle at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
An extremely low-scoring opening quarter would prove deceptive relative to the final outcome, as the Wizards were holding a 13-7 lead after the first 10 minutes. However, the 76ers would come to life in the second period and outscored Washington 67-45 in the final three quarters to win going away. Philadelphia prevailed comfortably despite losing the turnover battle, 21-15, and shooting just 37.5% overall.
Justin Edwards led the 76ers with 17 points, supplementing them with eight rebounds and two assists. Third overall pick VJ Edgecombe furnished 15 points with the help of 6-for-6 free-throw shooting and added six rebounds, four assists and three steals. Rookie second-round pick Johni Broome delivered a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double. Keve Aluma provided 12 points and five rebounds, while Adem Bona finished with nine points, eight rebounds and a game-high six blocks.
The Wizards were led by 2024 first-round pick AJ Johnson, who supplied 20 points and five rebounds. Rookie second-rounder Jamir Watkins was the only other member of the Wizards to score in double digits, tallying 10 points, five rebounds, a game-high eight steals and three blocks.
Both teams are right back on the floor Wednesday night. The 76ers face the Dallas Mavericks, while the Wizards tangle with the Utah Jazz.