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5 Takeaways From Washington Wizards Game

By Kevin Kolodziej

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
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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2 – When the Team Shoots Well, Good Things Happen

It sounds simple, but when a basketball team makes its open shots, good things generally happen. While the Sixers have struggled to do this with consistency so far this year, they shot very well on Wednesday.

As a team, they shot 54.5-percent (42-77) from the floor and 35.7-percent (10-28) from 3-point range.

Their biggest bucket came with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter when Richaun Holmes buried a 3-pointer to temporarily put his team up 106-100. The shot essentially sealed the victory.

Along with Holmes, who made all three of his field goal attempts (two were 3-pointers), Nik Stauskas (6-for-8 field goals, 15 points), Jahlil Okafor (8-for-11 field goals, team-high 19 points) and Ersan Ilyasova (5-for-10 field goals, 16 points) all shot exceptionally well.

Again, it might sound obvious, but when the Sixers make their shots, they’re a better team. And it’s something that’s been much easier said-than-done in the City of Brotherly Love this season.