One down, three to go.
The 76ers topped the Washington Wizards, 125-118, in their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series opener, fueled by dominant performances from their big three.
In a game that featured 10 lead changes and 13 ties, the Sixers went into halftime down one, 62-61, but a big third quarter made the difference.
Tobias Harris led the way, pouring in 28 points in the first half alone (12-19 FG), and finishing with a career-playoff high 37 points. He also added six rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Joel Embiid showed what makes him an MVP finalist, posting with 30 points, six rebounds, three assists, and a block. After three early fouls, Embiid found rhythm in the second half, scoring 21 of his 30 after the break.