Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.

Paul George compared himself to Will Riley, which could go down as a passing-of-the-torch moment if the Wizards' rookie keeps shining.

Hoping to finish strong, the Miami Heat will play host to the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon. The Heat (40-37) have clinched a spot in the play-in round.

The Wizards lost their 15th straight game, and the NBA issued a suspension after a fight vs the Thunder spilled into the stands. The post Wizards Lose 15th Straight as NBA Issues Decision After Thunder Fight appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers meet Monday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid wasn't happy Wednesday when he was ruled out for his team's eventual 153-131 road win over the Washington Wizards with an illness.

The Washington Wizards have released an update on their NBA star, Anthony Davis, before facing the Sixers on Wednesday night.

Anthony Davis hasn’t played a single game yet for the Washington Wizards, but the impact of his arrival is already being felt. Through early interactions and team chemistry, the 10-time All-Star is laying the groundwork for what could be a major turnaround in Washington.