PHILADELPHIA -- Everything the Philadelphia 76ers plan to do in the 2025-26 season comes down to the health of Joel Embiid. They will go as far as the big fella will take them when the playoffs roll around in April as he, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are the leaders of this group.

Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia's starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110.

Joel Embiid sends strong message to NBA after Sixers-Mavs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers kept the ball rolling against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid reacts to being called for a goaltend as well as the team's overall play in the loss to the Denver Nuggets.

There was a whole lot for the Sixers to smile about as they took in their second victory in as many weeks at Madison Square Garden. They believe they are just getting started.