Russell Westbrook

The Sixers took advantage of a completely disinterested Clippers defense, riding a hot hand from Tobias Harris in the first half and a dynamic duo in Tyrese Maxey and Cam Payne in the second half en route to a 121-107 victory.

The Wizards duo combined to average 53.5 points per game this season for the Wizards, who score 116.6 points per game as a team.

The Washington Wizards are coming to town and will face the Sixers in the first round of the playoffs after winning the play-in game Thursday over the Indiana Pacers, 142-115.

Three things to watch in the Sixers' season opener against the Washington Wizards.

On Episode 47 of the Mutant Blitz Podcast: Perspective on Ben Simmons contract extension, Marvel TV shows struggle with ratings, the Harden-Westbrook reunion in Houston

Reigning NBA MVP Kevin Durant likely won't return this season. General manager Sam Presti said Friday that Durant still has pain in his right foot, well after he was expected to be ready to return. When asked if the best thing would be best to shut him down for the season, Presti said: "Essentially, that's the direction that we're taking right now, in terms of removing him from all basketball

AUDIO (CSN Philly): Ruben Amaro speaks! Carly Rae Jepsen beckons! (Really. Listen close.) Amaro backed Freddy Galvis, but with the "I'm The Deflated Disappointed Father" endorsement, saying , but that he "supports the kid" -- and MLB's drug testing program... Read More ...

AUDIO (CSN Philly): While Jim Salisbury (link below) might be mulling aloud the Phils options

Ready? Hungry? OK. (In a near-weekender special, in homage of Burger King's brilliant stroke of confectionary, artery-clogging genious...) Let's !!! AUDIO (CSN Philly):  Chahhhlie seems pretty pumped about the Phils 6-1 win over the Twins, to take their first series in their last four...

AUDIO: NHL ramblin' man Ian LaPerriere wore five sweaters in 16 years before officially calling it quits Tuesday. He only spent one in Philly.