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NBA: Sarr Leads Wizards Past 76ers to Snap Losing Streak

Alex Sarr powered the Washington Wizards to a 119-114 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, putting an end to their five-game skid. Sarr led all scorers with 24 points, while Julian Champagnie contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Wizards shot an impressive 50.5% from the field, sinking 18 of 44 from beyond the arc. Quentin Grimes topped the scoring chart for Philadelphia with 22 points, while Guerschon Yabusele added 21 points and eight rebounds. Rookie Justin Edwards notched his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 boards, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the 76ers from suffering their sixth consecutive defeat.

NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Guerschon Yabusele
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia 76ers' Guerschon Yabusele, left, goes up for a shot against Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Guerschon Yabusele
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia 76ers' Guerschon Yabusele, left, goes up for a shot against Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Guerschon Yabusele
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia 76ers' Guerschon Yabusele, left, goes up for a shot against Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Guerschon Yabusele
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia 76ers' Guerschon Yabusele, left, goes up for a shot against Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Justin Edwards
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia 76ers' Justin Edwards, center, goes up for a shot past Washington Wizards' AJ Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Colby Jones
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Washington Wizards' Colby Jones, right, and Jordan Poole react during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers:  Jordan Poole
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Washington Wizards' Jordan Poole reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers:  Jaylen Martin
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Washington Wizards' Jaylen Martin, right, reacts after dunking the ball against Philadelphia 76ers' Justin Edwards during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Adem Bona
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia 76ers' Adem Bona, right, dunks against Washington Wizards' Alex Sarr during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Will Smith
NBA 2024-25: Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

Will Smith reacts to the crowd before an NBA basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards in Philadelphia.

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