Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Takeaways From Win Over Wizards

5 Takeaways From Washington Wizards Game

Nov 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) reacts as he grabs a rebound in front of center Jahlil Okafor (8) and Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric (9) is fouled while shooting by Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

1 – The Sixers are Capable of Closing Out Games

After leading by as many as 24 early in the game, the Wizards clawed their way back and made it competitive down the stretch.

Crunch time is an area that the Sixers have struggled with this year, and while it wasn’t the prettiest of wins, the victory will surely go a long way in the locker room.

For the second time in four games, Philadelphia was able to deliver down the stretch on the way to its second victory of the season.

The Sixers have been much more competitive than many people expected them to be this season, but if they want to start getting national recognition for their improvement from last year, they’ll need to close out more games the way they did on Wednesday.