Sixers Hit 50 Losses After Sixth Straight Defeat to Wizards

Philadelphia's 23-50 record underscores a tanking strategy aimed at retaining their top-six protected draft pick, with rookie Justin Edwards emerging as a rare positive in a bleak season.

• The Philadelphia 76ers lost 119-114 to the Washington Wizards, marking their sixth consecutive defeat and a 23-50 season record.
• Key players, including Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, remain sidelined due to injuries, contributing to the team's struggles.
• The Sixers have used 49 different starting lineups this season as injuries and tanking efforts force reliance on G-League players and fringe signings.
• Rookie Justin Edwards continues to show promise, delivering consistent offensive improvement despite the team's poor performance.
• Philadelphia's tanking strategy has secured the NBA's fifth-worst record, giving the team a 63.9% chance of retaining their top-six protected draft pick.

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