Sixers Bell Ringer: Sixers snap losing skid with win in Washington

A career night from Jeff Dowtin Jr. helps the Sixers snap a 12-game losing streak.

Sixers Bell Ringer Season Standings:
Tyrese Maxey – 16
Quentin Grimes – 12
Joel Embiid – 8
Jared McCain – 8
Paul George – 7
Justin Edwards – 6
Kelly Oubre Jr – 5
Adem Bona – 4
Guerschon Yabusele – 4
Ricky Council IV – 2
KJ Martin – 2
Jared Butler – 1
Jeff Dowtin Jr – 1
Andre Drummond – 1
Lonnie Walker – 1
No One – 1

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The Sixers headed to Washington on Wednesday night for a battle between tanking teams. The Eastern Conference last place Wizards welcomed the Sixers to Capital One Arena, as the Sixers looked to snap a 12-game losing streak with just three games remaining in the 2024-2025 season.

The Sixers got out to a 25-23 lead after the first quarter. The Sixers were carried in the opening period by Adem Bona and Lonnie Walker IV who put in nine and eight points respectively. The Wizards were led by Alex Sarr who picked up where he left off last time against the Sixers with eight first-quarter points of his own.

The second quarter was highly competitive bump throughout as the Sixers would close the period with a narrow 53-50 advantage at the break. The Wizards closed the half on a 6-0 run after the Sixers had started to stretch the lead a bit — despite a dreadful 0-for-10 half from Quentin Grimes. The Sixers were led by Walker with 12 points and strong contributions off the bench from Jeff Dowtin Jr. who went to the half with 11 points of his own.

The Sixers extended their lead in the third quarter behind a huge quarter from Dowtin, who had one of the best games of his NBA career. Dowtin headed to the fourth quarter with a game-high 22 points and a 10-point cushion for the Sixers as they led 89-79 headed to the final frame.

The Sixers further took control in the fourth quarter, extended their lead, and put an end to their 12-game losing streak. The Wizards were led by 24 points off the bench from Tristan Vukcevic. The Sixers got their first win since March 16 in convincing fashion by a final score of 122-103.

Now for the Bell Ringer.

Tonight was an easy one. Your Bell Ringer is Jeff Dowtin Jr.

Jeff Dowtin Jr: 30 points, 4 assists, 4 steals, 11-of-15 from the field, 4-of-7 from three

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Dowtin poured in a career-high 30 points in this one and did it in a variety of ways. Dowtin let his defense lead to offense getting his hands on a ton of balls for deflections leading to transition opportunities on the other end. He knocked down four from the beyond the arc and found a home for his patented midrange jumper.

The Rhode Island University and Dan Hurley product played with pace and a calmness to him that dates back to his college days when he started as a freshman on an NCAA Tournament-worthy Rhode Island squad. Dowtin continues to be one of the better two-way contract contributors in the NBA when his number is called and was rewarded with a career night in this one.