Sixers look to stay above .500 as they host Wizards

The Philadelphia Sixers are set to host the Washington Wizards on December 2, 2025.,Several key players are listed as out or questionable for the Sixers due to injuries.The Philadelphia Sixers aim to maintain their standing above .500 as they prepare to host the Washington Wizards in South Philadelphia on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at the Xfinity Mobile Arena and will be broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia, with radio coverage on 97.5 The Fanatic.

Adding to the Sixers’ injury concerns, Joel Embiid has been officially ruled out due to recovery from a right knee injury. Paul George is listed as questionable with a left knee injury and lower back tightness. Andre Drummond is also questionable with a right knee contusion, while Quentin Grimes is probable with right calf soreness.

The Wizards, currently holding a 3-16 record, are on the tail end of a back-to-back, having defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 129-126 on Monday. CJ McCollum led the Wizards with 28 points, four rebounds, and five assists in that game. Alex Sarr, the team’s leading scorer, missed the previous game and will be absent again due to an adductor injury. Corey Kispert (fractured right thumb) and Tre Johnson (strained left hip flexor) are also sidelined.

In their previous encounter in October, the Sixers narrowly defeated the Wizards 139-134 in overtime. Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points and provided 10 assists in that game, while Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. also made significant contributions, though neither will be available for the upcoming match. For the Wizards, Sarr had a strong performance with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, a contribution that will be missed.

The Wizards’ season appears focused on evaluating young talent like Sarr and Johnson, but the absence of key players and the minutes logged by veteran players like McCollum and Khris Middleton have contributed to their league-worst net rating. Despite their recent win, the Sixers are favored by 13.5 points for this contest, and are expected to secure a victory at home.