From the outside looking in, it appeared like the 76ers were set up to sweep a three-game homestand against struggling teams. But as we learned in Monday’s 109-99 setback to the Phoenix Suns, the Sixers (14-20) can’t take any team for granted.

Getting to know the young core of the Washington Wizards ahead of their matchup with the Sixers on Wednesday night.

The Sixers’ matchup against the Wizards is one of two easier matchups before their schedule ramps up, and they need to make the most of it.

George is on pace for one of the worst offensive seasons of his 15-year career. Nick Nurse and Tyrese Maxey remain firmly in his corner.

Nurse has preached patience. George has experience dealing with a similar situation in Los Angeles, where he was teammates with the frequently unavailable Kawhi Leonard. Maxey, as is the point guard’s default, framed it in terms of what he can do to help get George going on any given night.

Durant kicked off the scoring with a three-pointer … and the Sixers then hit the Suns with a 14-0 run. Maxey and Guerschon Yabusele drained threes, Oubre and Yabusele threw down dunks, and the Sixers had their way on both ends.