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After notching the No. 8 seed via the play-in tournament, Washington’s postseason run appears headed for an early end after a 132-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Saturday. No team in NBA history has come back from a 3-0 series deficit.
The Wizards will attempt to be the first beginning with Game 4 in Washington on Monday night.
Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons were electric once again in the victory, combing for 50 points as the Sixers move one win away from a first-round sweep.
Notable Performers
Joel Embiid, PF, Philadelphia 76ers: 36 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
Ben Simmons, PG, Philadelphia 76ers: 14 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds
Russell Westbrook, PG, Washington Wizards: 26 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists
Bradley Beal, SG, Washington Wizards: 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists
What’s Next
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal is set for Monday at 7 p.m. ET on TNT.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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