Preview: Wizards Face 76ers in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The struggling Washington Wizards will look to halt a five-game losing streak against the Philadelphia 76ers when the teams meet Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Wizards (9-25) are coming off a 141-115 home loss to Minnesota on Sunday, their 10th defeat in the last 12 games. Guard C.J. McCollum, a key offseason acquisition, leads Washington in scoring during this stretch, averaging 17.7 points over his last 10 contests. He scored 20 points in 22 minutes against the Timberwolves. Philadelphia (19-15) aims to rebound after a heartbreaking 125-124 loss to Denver on Monday, snapping a three-game winning streak. Center Joel Embiid continues to be a dominant force, posting four double-doubles in his last five games, including a 32-point, 10-rebound performance in the narrow defeat. The 76ers have dominated the recent series, winning both matchups this season. They earned a 121-102 victory in Philadelphia on Dec. 2 and a 139-134 win in Washington on Oct. 28. Embiid averaged 35.5 points in those two games. Washington’s defense, allowing 119.1 points per game, faces a significant challenge against a Philadelphia offense averaging 118.9 points. The Wizards have shown sporadic offensive bursts, scoring 119 or more points in three of their last six games, but have consistently failed to get stops. For the Wizards, limiting turnovers and finding secondary scoring behind McCollum will be critical. For the 76ers, maintaining their offensive efficiency while tightening a defense that allowed Denver to shoot 52.9% from the field is the focus. Philadelphia begins a three-game road trip after this contest, while Washington returns home to host New Orleans on Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.