The Washington Wizards (42 - 33) beat the Philadelphia 76ers (18 - 58) 106 - 93 on Wednesday. The Wizards made quick work of the 76ers, putting them in a 10 - point hole to start the second quarter, and then pushed that to a 23 - point lead to end the first half. Marcin Gortat dominated the inside against the Sixers, he put in 10 of his 11 shots for a team - high 23 points. He also had team - highs with 14 rebounds and two blocks in his 31 minutes of action. The Washington backcourt was hard to handle on Wednesday, Bradley Beal and John Wall combined for 33 points, 20 rebounds and nine assists. Washington has already locked up a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, their next objective is to try and get home - court advantage for the first round. They are currently hot on the heels of the fourth place Toronto Raptors. Ish Smith has supplanted himself as the starting point guard for the 76ers, since they sent away Michael Carter-Williams in a deadline trade. Smith led his team with 23 points on 11 - for - 17 shooting to go along with three steals. He and sensational rookie Nerlens Noel combined for 37 points, but unfortunately for them, the other three starters combined for a lousy seven points in 44 minutes played. Isaiah Canaan came in and stepped it up to help out the struggling starting crew. Canaan poured in 18 points in 22 minutes before injuring his ankle. He also had six assists, three rebounds and two steals before suffering the injury. Canaan did not return to floor after being diagnosed with a sprained right ankle. Philadelphia has lost four straight and six of their last seven. Their sights are set on the future as the 2014 - 2015 season winds down. The 76ers will play the Hornets in Charlotte on Saturday. The Wizards will host the New York Knicks on Friday.
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