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 /

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Nov 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after a collision during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Wells Fargo Center. The Orlando Magic won 103-101. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

2 – The Sixers Look Like a Completely Different Team Without Embiid

During Wednesday night’s defeat, the Philadelphia 76ers looked lost for much of the game on both ends of the floor.

This could have been because, for the first time this season, the Sixers were without Joel Embiid, who did not make the trip to Charlotte.

Just three games into his career, there’s no denying that Embiid is absolutely the best player in the Sixers’ roster, and they certainly would have benefitted from having him against the Hornets.

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Now, I’m not saying that the Sixers would have won the game had Embiid played, and I support the notion of resting him on back-to-back’s, but it’s hard to imagine the game wouldn’t have been a little bit closer had he been active.

We’ll get our next glimpse of the 7-2 rookie on Saturday when the 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers.