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Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2020/21 NBA playoffs

Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76erswill play again todayfor the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs. Check out all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2020/21 NBA playoffs
Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2020/21 NBA playoffs

Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers will clash again today, May 31, at 7:00 pm (ET) at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.Cfor the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs. Here, you’ll find all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

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It’s not a secret that the Philadelphia 76ers are a far superior team in nearly every aspect. They’ve been putting together a championship squad for years, while the Washington Wizards were almost on the verge of a rebuild.

Then again, anything can happen come playoff time. That’s why the best players need to step up and prove that they’re not only better in the paper and just get the job done, even if they’re heavily favored for a reason.

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Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Match Information

Date: Monday, May 31, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM (ET)
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Times By State In The U.S

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Storylines

Most people expected the Washington Wizards to be near the bottom of the standings and trade Bradley Beal and even perhaps Russell Westbrook. So, the fact that they’ve gotten this far is already a win for the franchise.

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The same can’t be said of the Philadelphia 76ers. It feels like it’s championship-or-bust for them this season after leading the Eastern Conference and putting together one of the best defenses in the league, so the pressure is on them to deliver.

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Results

Washington Wizards: 34-38 (19-17 at Home)

Philadelphia 76ers: 49-23(20-16 on The Road)

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Lineups

Washington Wizards

Russell Westbrook (PG)
Raul Neto(SG)
Bradley Beal (SF)
Rui Hachimura (PF)
Alex Len (C)

Philadelphia 76ers

Ben Simmons (PG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Danny Green (SF)
Tobias Harris(PF)
Joel Embiid(C)

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers In The U.S

The 2020/21 NBA playoffs between Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers to be played on May 31 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C will be broadcasted in the US by TNT,and NBA League Pass.

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Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers: Predictions And Odds

As expected, oddsmakers believe that the Philadelphia 76ers will get another win on the road. Right now, they’re favored by 9 points, while the game total is set at 230 points.

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Handicap Sixers -9
Game Total o/u 230
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* Odds via FanDuel

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