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 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) controls the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 102-101. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

4 – Ilyasova Can Really Shoot

The main reason that Philadelphia traded for Ersan Ilyasova earlier this season was because the team needed a shooter, and that’s what he does best.

But it’s hard to imagine that anyone expected him to be this good of a shooter.

Heading into Wednesday’s game, Ilyasova had connected on 41.7-percent of his 3-point range attempts (up from 25-percent in his first three games of the season with the Oklahoma City Thunder).

During Wednesday’s game, it was more of the same as he drained four of his eight 3-point attempts and finished with 16 points. He also contributed four rebounds in 26 minutes of play during his first start in a Sixers uniform.

It’s safe to say the organization doesn’t regret trading for him.