The Sixers appeared to finally run out of energy.
Then, Adem Bona happened, refusing to let the team lose their first game of the season.
Despite looking gassed on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers trailed by nine with seven minutes to go, relying heavily on Joel Embiid, who led the team with 25 points before hitting his minutes restriction.
The Washington Wizards, led by Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, were on fire, nearing a 60% field goal percentage for most of the night.
It appeared that time had finally run out on the Sixers’ exciting, unexpected undefeated start to the season.
Author's summary: Adem Bona saves the Sixers.