PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 26: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards shoots between Dwight Howard #39 and Matisse Thybulle #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter during Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Center on May 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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Here is how to watch a crucial Game 3 between the Wizards and 76ers.
Unfortunately, the top story from the series between the Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers has to do with a fan spilling popcorn on Russell Westbrook.
That fan has been dealt with and the hope is we can all get back to basketball this weekend with Game 3. The Wizards were blown out in Game 2 and Westbrook had to leave with an injury. Bradley Beal’s 33 points did not do much to help in the 120-95 loss.
The 76ers are the East’s top seed and are expected to roll over the Wizards. But Washington is back at home Saturday and hoping the fans can at least lead them to one victory.
Philly has a big three of their own in Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Tobias Harris. And when Simmons goes off for 22 points as he did in Game 2, it is tough to beat Philadelphia.
The Wizards now have to hope for a more balanced attack. That means Westbrook joining Beal with a big night, but his health status remains in question. Even if he plays heavy minutes, he may be doing so with a hurt ankle.
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Date: Saturday, May 29
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Washington, DC
Venue: Capital One Arena
TV Info: ESPN
Streaming Info: WatchESPN, fuboTV
Series in the first round are always fascinating because fans of low-seeded teams are hoping and praying for the monumental upset. However, the 76ers have title aspirations and their fans see this series as an automatic win.
Perhaps Beal and company can change that narrative with a heroic effort Saturday night.
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