The Sixers appeared to finally run out of energy, particularly on the second night of a back-to-back.
They faced a Washington Wizards team that was shooting exceptionally well, led by Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, with a field goal percentage close to 60% for most of the night.
Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 25 points, but he had reached his minutes restriction and was done for the night with seven minutes left in the game, leaving the team trailing by nine.
However, Adem Bona's intervention changed the course of the game, refusing to let the Sixers lose their first game of the season.
Then, Adem Bona happened
Author's summary: Adem Bona saved the Sixers from their first loss.