The Sixers appeared to finally run out of energy, but Adem Bona's emergence changed the course of the game.
Trailing by nine with seven minutes to go, the Sixers seemed doomed to lose their first game of the season. The Washington Wizards, led by Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, were shooting at an impressive rate, nearing a 60% field goal percentage for most of the night.
Joel Embiid was the lone bright spot for the Sixers, leading the team with 25 points, but he had reached his minutes restriction and was done for the night.
It appeared that time had finally run out on the Sixers' exciting, unexpected undefeated start to the season.
However, Adem Bona refused to let the season's undefeated start end, and his contribution turned the tide of the game.
Author's summary: Adem Bona saves the Sixers.