The competition was not anything to write home about, but for these Sixers, a win is a win 10 times out of 10 -- even if it should have come more easily.

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.

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.