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The Wizards’ 2020-21 season came to an unceremonious end with a 17-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, who were playing without their best player, Joel Embiid. Despite the absence of an MVP-level performer, the Sixers pummeled the Wizards to close out the series 4-1.
The Wizards had their own injury travails, of course. Starting center Thomas Bryant was out with a torn knee ligament, as he has been all season, and Davis Bertans was sidelined with a strained calf. Washington got by in the middle with Daniel Gafford and Robin Lopez. Their only real options with Bertans out of action: three-guard lineups. At least if they wanted to have lineups with NBA-caliber players on the floor.
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Wizards forward Rui Hachimura celebrates after making a three-point shot against the Sixers on Monday in Washington. | USA TODAY / VIA REUTERS
AFP-Jiji Jun 1, 2021
Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal proved to be too much to handle Monday as the Washington Wizards stayed alive in the NBA playoffs by beating the Philadelphia 76ers 122-114 in Game 4 in Washington.
Westbrook finished with 19 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists, while Beal delivered a game-high 27 points for the Wizards, who avoided being swept in four straight in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference series.
Real-time observation: The 76ers wasted sweeping opportunities and lost Joel Embiid in Game 4
76ers Joel Embiid lost to injury In the first half, they lost the ability to sweep the Wizards and lost the fourth game away 122-114. Although their inability to sweep is a big problem, everyone now turns their attention to injury reports, which is an area that this team is familiar with.
This is what I see.
Kindness
• In the first half of this game, the 76ers did not perform well. Joel Embiid left the game after a fall, Ben Simmons was in foul trouble, Tobias Harris missed a shot at halftime or was blocked for a lot of time at the rim. Someone must stand up to keep them in the game, and George Hill eventually became the one who guided them through the difficulties.
The Sixers lost Game 4 on the road after losing Joel Embiid to injury in the first half, making a series win a bit dicier than it looked just 24 hours ago.