Five Takeaways From Philadelphia 76ers 109-93 Loss to Charlotte Hornets

Nov 2, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard forward Hollis Thompson (31) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the first half of the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard forward Hollis Thompson (31) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) during the first half of the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward center Cody Zeller (40) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Rican Holmes (22) tip off the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward center Cody Zeller (40) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Rican Holmes (22) tip off the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

1 – Ilyasova is a Good Fit with Sixers

Despite joining his teammates merely a few hours before tipoff, Ersan Ilyasova appeared comfortable wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform.

The forward, who was acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder via trade on Tuesday, finished the game with a team-high 14 points (tied with Dario Saric). Ilyasova also contributed three rebounds and two assists.

A big reason the Sixers traded for Ilyasova was to add a legitimate outside-shooting threat to the squad. He knocked down his first shot-attempt of the game on a 3-pointer from the top of arc.

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Ilyasova also had a nice impromptu give-and-go with guard T.J. McConnell, and it should be fun to see what type of chemistry he builds after a few practices with his new teammates.

As a stretch-four, Ilyasova should also help clear some space in the lane for some of the Sixers’ traditional big men as he pulls his defender out to the wing.

It’s a small sample size, but so far, the addition of Ilyasova is looking like a beneficial move for the Sixers.