The Sixers returned from the all star break tonight with a matchup against John Wall and the Wizards at the Wells Fargo center. Coming in the Wizards were just 1-28 on the road this season and the Sixers were geared up to ensure things wouldn't get any better in this one. Frankly they were just too good for Washington on this night. Defensively, they racked up 7 blocks and 6 steals and destroyed the Wizards on the boards, 49-34. Offensively, they shot 51% from the field, 47% from beyond, and 87% from the line as 7 Sixers scored in double figures. Jrue Holiday led the way with 20 on 66% shooting. Among the starters, Elton Brand also had 15 and 6 rebounds, Andre Iguodala had 10, 5 assists, and 7 rebounds, and Jodie Meeks drilled a pair of threes and wound up with 12. Meanwhile, off the bench Evan Turner had 15 and 8 rebounds, Thad Young had 18 and 10 reobunds, and Mo Speights in rare extended playing time, put up 14 and 7 rebounds.
Believe it or not Washington actually came out shooting well and took a 31-24 lead after a quarter of play. The Sixers picked up in the 2nd quarter and rallied ahead by 5 at the half. They then dominated the 3rd quarter and rolled into the 4th quarter up by 24. The two teams essentially traded baskets the rest of the way as the Sixers cruised to a 23 point win, 117-94.
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