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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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Nov 7, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) waits to enter the game against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) waits to enter the game against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

5 – The Sixers Would Have Benefitted From Embiid’s Presence

It’s not exactly a secret that the Sixers are being cautious with their most prized possession, and Wednesday night was no exception.

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With Embiid still not playing in back-to-back’s, and with the team heading to Minnesota on Thursday night, the organization decided it would be more beneficial to sit him against the Wizards. Instead, he’ll take the court for his second away game of the year against the T’ Wolves.

Although the Sixers were able to win with Embiid sidelined, he’s still their best overall player, and they certainly would have benefitted from his presence on both ends of the floor.

Simply put, they’re just a better team with Embiid on the floor.

The Wizards racked up 11 offensive rebounds (40 total) along with 16 second-chance points, and it’s hard to imagine they would have reached even half of those totals with Embiid active.

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The Sixers’ next game will be a nationally televised contest on TNT, with the tipoff slated for 8:00 p.m.

With Embiid rested and ready to go, it’s possible that the 76ers could start their first winning streak of the young season.