Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers guard JaKarr Sampson (9) defends during the fourth quarter at Verizon Center in Washington DC, April 1, 2015. Washington Wizards defeated Philadelphia 76ers 106-93. [Photo/SIPA & Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports] |
WIZARDS 106, 76ERS 93
Marcin Gortat scored 23 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Bradley Beal added 20 points, and Washington defeated Philadelphia.
John Wall chipped in 13 points and 15 assists for Washington, which had lost five of six.
The Wizards (42-33), who clinched a playoff spot Monday, began play three games behind the Raptors for fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Ish Smith tied his season high with 23 points and Isaiah Canaan added 18 for the 76ers (18-58), who have lost four straight overall and 18 of 19 on the road.