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Washington takes on Philadelphia, looks to halt 3-game skid

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Philadelphia 76ers (41-34, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (17-58, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p. m.

EDT BOTTOM LINE: Washington looks to break its three-game losing streak when the Wizards take on Philadelphia. The Wizards are 11-34 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington averages 15.

2 turnovers per game and is 9-12 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents. The 76ers are 24-24 against conference opponents. Philadelphia has a 6-8 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

The Wizards' 13. 0 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0. 4 fewer made shots on average than the 13.

4 per game the 76ers allow. The 76ers' 46. 1% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.