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.

Washington Wizards PR announces the shutdown of guard Kyshawn George as he continues to rehab a left elbow injury.

The Washington Wizards are the worst team in the NBA, but they at least still have a sense of humor. With only 17 wins (and 59 losses) this season, the

Paul George leads the Philadelphia 76ers past the Washington Wizards on the road to get back in the win column.

When: Saturday, April 4 at 3 p.m. ET How to watch: Monumental Sports Network or NBA League Pass (the Miami broadcast is quite good) How to listen: The Team 980 AM, 106.7-2 FM. Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly, Tristan Vukcevic, Tre Johnson (Day-to-Day), Trae Young, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Cam Whitmore (Out)

Bam Adebayo faces the Washington Wizards on Saturday after scoring 83 points against them the last time they played.

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 Philadelphia 76ers discuss their recent offensive success after a big night in a win over the Washington Wizards.