76ers Defeat Wizards 153-131 in Capital One Arena Showdown
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena
Philadelphia 76ers 153, Washington Wizards 131, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards?
Philadelphia 76ers beat Washington Wizards 153-131 at Capital One Arena on April 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs Washington Wizards?
Philadelphia 76ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.
The Philadelphia 76ers secured a decisive 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. This win marked the 76ers' fourth consecutive triumph over the Wizards this season, completing a 4-0 series sweep. The Wizards have struggled throughout the season, finishing with a home record of 17-59, while the 76ers improved their away record to 42-34.
In their last ten games, the Wizards have managed only one win, posting a record of 1-9, with their most recent loss being a 120-101 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers. Over this stretch, they averaged 110.1 points scored per game while allowing 124.4 points. Their home performance has been particularly dismal, as they have lost their last three games at home, with a scoring average of 112.2 points and an average of 125.8 points allowed in their last five games.
Conversely, the 76ers have been in relatively better form, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, although they are currently on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Miami Heat 119-109. They averaged 117.0 points scored and allowed 118.2 points during this period. The 76ers have performed well on the road, achieving a 3-1 record in their last four away games.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Wizards have struggled against the 76ers, holding a record of 1-5 in their last six meetings. The most recent encounters have seen the 76ers dominate, with the Wizards losing by margins of 21, 19, and 5 points in their previous three games this season. The Wizards' only victory in this stretch came in March 2025, where they won 119-114.
Injury concerns have also plagued the Wizards, with Jamir Watkins ruled out due to a knee injury. Additionally, Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young are all listed as day-to-day with foot, finger, and quadriceps issues, respectively. The 76ers have their own injury concerns, with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope listed as day-to-day due to a finger injury.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the 76ers significantly, with a spread of 14.5 points and a moneyline of -1200 for Philadelphia, while the Wizards were listed at +750. The total points over/under was set at 239.5, with odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under.
The game conditions were conducive for a high-scoring affair, and the match delivered on that front, with both teams combining for a total of 284 points. Key moments in the fourth quarter included Trendon Watford's running layup and Will Riley's three-pointer, both contributing to the 76ers' late-game surge. Despite a valiant effort from the Wizards, including Anthony Gill's dunk and a pair of free throws from Sharife Cooper, they could not close the gap.
Overall, the 76ers showcased their offensive prowess, while the Wizards continued to struggle defensively, further highlighting the challenges they face as the season progresses.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PHI -14.5 | 239.5 o -105 / u -115 | Philadelphia 76ers -1200 · Washington Wizards +750 |
Injury report
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
- Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers
Leaders
- PointsAnthony Gill21Washington Wizards
- AssistsBub Carrington7Washington Wizards
- ReboundsJustin Champagnie7Washington Wizards
- PointsPaul George39Philadelphia 76ers
- AssistsVJ Edgecombe10Philadelphia 76ers
- ReboundsAndre Drummond9Philadelphia 76ers
Recent form
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 1-9Streak L3110.1 scored · 124.4 allowed per game0-4 at home
- L101-120at Los Angeles LakersMar 31
- L88-123at Portland Trail BlazersMar 29
- L126-131at Golden State WarriorsMar 28
- W133-110at Utah JazzMar 26
- L113-145at New York KnicksMar 22
- L111-132vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 21
- L95-117vs Detroit PistonsMar 19
- L117-130vs Detroit PistonsMar 17
- L117-125vs Golden State WarriorsMar 16
- L100-111at Boston CelticsMar 14
Philadelphia 76ers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L1117 scored · 118.2 allowed per game3-3 away
- L109-119at Miami HeatMar 30
- W118-114at Charlotte HornetsMar 28
- W157-137vs Chicago BullsMar 25
- L103-123vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 23
- W126-116at Utah JazzMar 22
- W139-118at Sacramento KingsMar 20
- L96-124at Denver NuggetsMar 18
- W109-103vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 15
- W104-97vs Brooklyn NetsMar 14
- L109-131at Detroit PistonsMar 12
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | - | 26 | W2 | .683 | 56 |
| New York | 3 | 29 | L1 | .646 | 53 |
| Toronto | 10 | 36 | W1 | .561 | 46 |
| Philadelphia | 11 | 37 | W2 | .549 | 45 |
| Brooklyn | 36 | 62 | L3 | .244 | 20 |
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | Philadelphia 76ers | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 61-99 | 50-96 |
| Field goal % | 62 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 17-35 | 16-40 |
| Three-point % | 49 | 40 |
| Free throws | 14-16 | 15-17 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 25 |
| Assists | 37 | 32 |
| Steals | 9 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 26 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 76 | 62 |
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 80 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter111-96Tre Johnson makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter113-96Cameron Payne makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 3rd Quarter113-98Jaden Hardy makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter115-98Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup (Cameron Payne assists)
- 3rd Quarter118-98Andre Drummond makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 3rd Quarter118-99Justin Champagnie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter118-101Justin Champagnie makes tip in dunk
- 3rd Quarter120-101Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 3-foot two point shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 3rd Quarter120-102Anthony Gill makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter120-103Anthony Gill makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter123-103Quentin Grimes makes 26-foot three point jumper (Andre Drummond assists)
- 4th Quarter123-104Sharife Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter123-105Sharife Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter124-105Cameron Payne makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter125-105Cameron Payne makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter127-105Quentin Grimes makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter127-108Jamir Watkins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 4th Quarter130-108Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
- 4th Quarter130-110Justin Champagnie makes running layup (Jamir Watkins assists)
- 4th Quarter133-110VJ Edgecombe makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andre Drummond assists)
- 4th Quarter133-113Bub Carrington makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sharife Cooper assists)
- 4th Quarter135-113VJ Edgecombe makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter135-115Justin Champagnie makes 3-foot reverse layup
- 4th Quarter138-115Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
- 4th Quarter138-118Bub Carrington makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter138-119Justin Champagnie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter138-121Will Riley makes two point shot (Anthony Gill assists)
- 4th Quarter138-124Sharife Cooper makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 4th Quarter140-124Adem Bona makes tip in dunk
- 4th Quarter142-124VJ Edgecombe makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter144-124Dominick Barlow makes alley oop layup (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter146-124Dominick Barlow makes 2-foot driving dunk (VJ Edgecombe assists)
- 4th Quarter148-124Trendon Watford makes running layup (MarJon Beauchamp assists)
- 4th Quarter148-127Will Riley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Hardy assists)
- 4th Quarter151-127MarJon Beauchamp makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter151-129Anthony Gill makes 2-foot dunk (Jaden Hardy assists)
- 4th Quarter152-129Justin Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter153-129Justin Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter153-130Sharife Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter153-131Sharife Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington Wizards, below favours Philadelphia 76ers.
Venue
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Attendance17956
- OfficialsMitchell Ervin, Scott Twardoski, Ray Acosta
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