Sixers discuss recent offensive success after big night vs. Wizards
The Philadelphia 76ers discuss their recent offensive success after a big night in a win over the Washington Wizards.
WASHINGTON -- On paper, the Philadelphia 76ers scoring 153 points in a win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday isn't exactly eye-opening. The Wizards are the worst defensive team in the league, statistically, as they rank dead last in defensive rating. However, the Sixers had a professional mindset on that end of the floor as the ball was whipping around, guys were getting the ball in their spots, and it led to an efficient night.
Philadelphia shot 61. 9% from the floor against the Wizards and the Sixers were feasting on paint touches led by Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe finding a way into Washington's porous defense. "We just drove the ball," Maxey explained after the win.
"Kind of drove the ball, shared the ball, played the right way. That game was a fast game. We gave up too many points, but we were able to score the ball, which ultimately got us the dub.
" The Sixers have a number of scorers up and down the roster. Maxey, Edgecombe, Paul George, and Joel Embiid can handle things for the starting unit, but then there's guys like Kelly Oubre Jr. , Quentin Grimes, and Cam Payne who can hop off the bench and put the ball in the basket.