The Philadelphia 76ers narrowly secured a 109-103 win over the Washington Wizards, thanks to a late-game surge from Kyle Kuzma and a crucial block by Guerschon Yabusele. Despite the absence of stars Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond, Yabusele stepped up as an unexpected X-factor, contributing 21 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Yabusele's decisive block on Bilal Coulibaly in the final seconds preserved the 76ers' lead. He reflected on the play, noting his strategy to disrupt Coulibaly's rhythm. This victory is critical for a team looking to maintain momentum as they prepare to face the New Orleans Pelicans next.