Walker’s head slammed on the floor 20 seconds after he checked into the team’s March 12 loss to the Toronto Raptors. He missed five games in a row before returning on March 21, but at halftime of the Sixers’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs he was ruled out for the remainder of the game due to a headache.

Nurse burned his second timeout after a fast-break Champagnie layup put the Wizards up 16 points. The Sixers’ defense did not dramatically improve from there. Colby Jones capped the first quarter with a buzzer-beating three that gave Washington a 45-29 lead.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their latest loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Game Highlights

Butler thankful for Heat memories, disappointed by Warriors' loss Warriors forward Jimmy Butler speaks to reporters after Golden State's 112-86 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday a

The Miami Heat need to defeat the 76ers in hopes of moving up the Eastern standings, but will do so without veteran guard Duncan Robinson.