The Philadelphia 76ers got the job done, and defeated the Washington Wizards in Game 1 of their seven-game series, 125-118. It came down to the wire a bit, but the Sixers were in control for the majority of the game. Both Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris shined in that game, dropping 30-plus points a piece.
What some didn’t expect was the criticism to rain down on Sixers guard Ben Simmons, who was productive in many facets. He managed to drop 15 rebounds and 15 assists in Game 1, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished by a Sixer in a playoff game since the late Wilt Chamberlain back in 1967.