Ariza scores 40, Wizards win 6th straight

Trevor Ariza made eight 3-pointers and scored a career-high 40 points to help the Washington Wizards win their sixth straight game, 122-103 over Philadelphia on Saturday night.

Ariza made all six 3-point attempts in the first quarter for 24 points and finished 14 of 23 from the floor overall.

The 76ers lost their 13th straight game on the night they retired Allen Iverson's No. 3. Iverson had his number sent to the rafters.

John Wall had 17 points and tied a career high with 16 assists, and Marcin Gortat had 13 points and 14 rebounds for the Wizards. Tony Wroten led the Sixers with 19 points and Thaddeus Young had 17.