The Sixers appeared to finally run out of energy, but Adem Bona made a difference.
It seemed like the Sixers would lose their first game of the season. The team looked exhausted, playing on the second night of a back-to-back. They also faced a Washington Wizards team with high field goal percentage, led by Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George.
The Sixers' offense relied heavily on Joel Embiid, who scored 25 points. However, he reached his minutes restriction and was done for the night with seven minutes left in the game, and the team trailing by nine.
Adem Bona refused to let the Sixers lose their first game of the season.
Author's summary: Adem Bona saves the Sixers from their first loss.