The Sixers (10-14) were victorious against the Wizards (4-17) at home on Saturday night in coach Tony DiLeo's debut.

Philadelphia general manager Ed Stefanski announced that the team was relieving Maurice Cheeks of his coaching duties, and replacing him with DiLeo, the team's assistant general manager, on Saturday morning.

Elton Brand starred with 27 points and 9 rebounds, Samuel Dalembert tallied 5 points and 17 boards, and Andre Miller added 8 points and 12 assists for the 76ers.

Antawn Jamison led Washington with 17 points and 9 rebounds.